I have not gotten my lathe, yet......but I'm amassing components and making things for the day it shows up.

I'm wondering if anyone can give me a pretty accurate height dimension from the cross slide to spindle center ( Not from the compound, since it won't be there after conversion). I'm modifying some plans for a turret tool changer, and need to know where the tool center should be so I can make the base to the proper dimension.

Its a rainy Sunday, so I'm hoping to pass some time drawing.... :-)

Thanks