Got a surface plate

[JScott]

(04-10-2015, 02:53 PM)Highpower Wrote:

(04-10-2015, 11:27 AM)JScott Wrote:

(04-10-2015, 11:05 AM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: Thats' a great idea, to use a rolling tool cart for the surface plate.  And, you can keep tools in it.

The cart gets great reviews at HF and lots of folks talk about how sturdy it its.  With a little upgrade to handle the concentrated weight of the plate I think it will do well.

And I promise to update with new pics when I get it all put together.

Sounds like a winning plan. Congratulations on the new addition. 

Sadly I don't have room for a roll around, and I made my own stand. It sits stationary behind my mill and I made a lower shelf on it as well. My RFC is mounted on the shelf and keeps it off of the floor.

The problem with surface plates is that they are just like machines. Once you've had one for awhile, you start wishing you had a bigger one. 
One of these days I'll get there.... maybe. 

I think this plate will be big enough for my little shop.  I probably could get by without one but it was something I really wanted to add and the price was good and Missus said go for it.  I know that a 9x12 would be too small and an 18x24 would be too heavy.  I am hoping that this one is just right!