Lathe Cart? (NY/NJ/PA)

[George]

Hi
"The idea would be to make a frame custom to the lathe with wheels on the bottom and a tool chest with all the required tooling mounted under the lathe." -
It is a great idea and works if built right
I set up my lathe (9"x36" atlas) in the same fashion as decribed using a steel plate 3/4"x24"x60" as a top and a detacable angle iron frame and HD locking casters I mounted a "side box" to the frame and still have room for a rollaway too.
I drilled 4 holes in the top plate for eye bolts at the CG point to lift it with a cherry picker for easy transport without dismounting the lathe
the system works great and is ridged and stable
it has been to AZ and NV regionals and transported to many shops over the years
I also did a drill/mill like this when the team was homeless and we had to move equipment around and setup shop on a daily bases

Have fun!
Geo.