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    Leveling benchtop lathes

    Hi,

    I have a 210x400mm benchtop lathe. It sits on a wooden bench with 6 wheels I made.

    I tried to level the bench as good as I can but I bet it is not perfect. The top of the bench may have just a little bend or twist. Will it affect the lathes bed in a bad way? Do I need to level the top of the bench?

    I'm asking because when I cut a piece with the lathe the dimension of each side of the piece is not equal. So I don't know if I have to level the bench or do something with the lathe itself.

    Thanks in advance.
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