platform to stand on?

[Sam Fleisher]

Other than building one, is there a platform out there somewhere to buy that isn't $300 dollars? Sister is too short (about 8 inches) for the table I set the benchtop lathe on and I don't want to cut the legs off the table. I foresee her turning career not being too long.

 

[Brian Gustin]

nail together some 2x8x8 lumber and a bit of 3/4 inch OSB should do the trick, I'd think?

 

[Rick Moreton]

A pallet? If that is too short, 2 pallets screwed together. Top it off with a sheet of plywood if you want to be fancy.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

At the risk of overthinking and therefore over-engineering this you might:
- observe your sister while she is turning to figure out where she puts her feet. Will Lerrums at MASW makes the turning studio platforms extend beyond the headstock and under the bed of the lathe by notching out for the feet under the headstock.
- 8" would probably twist my ankle, or worse, if I stepped off without looking. Perhaps a toe kick around the perimeter would prevent an accident and avoid having your sister end her turning career early because of injury.

Best of luck to you both and safe turning!!