So when my plans on getting more into wood turning, i am in need of a dedicated table for just that. So i decided to build a simple table with a solid top. and maybe a shelf or two.
I made a drawing of the my thoughts regarding how i wanted the frame to be.
I am planning on getting the MC1420VDA, since it has a size that can accomate most if not all the projects i plan to do. It has a powerfull motor with a lot of torgue. Can turn in both directions and has a variable speed all the way down to 250 rpm.
You can get it here: https://www.traedrejerbutikken.dk/shop/mc1420vda-priser-fra-3079p.html
And at the end i plan on having space for a grinder for the tools, TDB nts 250
You can get it here: https://www.traedrejerbutikken.dk/shop/nts250-tdb-vaadsliber-1501p.html
Now to the build it self:
The top i made from 12 pieces of wood cut to size, i made it a bit larger than the final result, so i can cut it to the correct size after the finishing.
This was only my third time glueing up something this large, and i still have trouble with it. It took a lot of planing, and sanding to get it somewhat flat, but its nowhere perfect, but thankfully it doesn’t have to be.
The finished size is 140 x 45 cm. Enough for the lathe and a grinder.
I finished it off with a burned finish, which i then sanded down to get it back to smooth.
I tried the trick with wetting the surface first, and then sanding, and then burned it, sanded it. And then oil. And it turned out great, and really smooth.
Preparing each piece 
Test fit 
Test fit 
Glue Up 
Planing and sanding 
burned finish 
before oil 
after oil 
after oil
I made the legs with a bit of simple joinery, (since im new to it, it was about as complicated as i could figure out to do) They are just meant to take the weight of the whole thing well, i did not glue them up, since its close to freezing in my workshop atm. and i have no way of actually heating it up properly.
cleaning up the joins with a chisel 
The legs put together
Assembly
I screwed the frame together with pocket screws, and very solid pieces of wood, so it should be able to handle quite alot of abuse. I made a “half” shelf, since i have a small drill press i want to store underneath. Which i braced with an angled piece of wood with 3 screws in each end.
It is rock solid.
initial cross member 
The base frame together 
Added frame for shelf with support 
12mm. plywood for the shelf
I mounted the top by simply screwing through the frame and into the table
Done and ready for use 
Done and ready for use
All that is left, is to make some feet for it, which will just be a piece of wood screwed into the side, to make it more stable, and prevent it from tipping.
All in all, im happy with the project, and i think i will fit nicely with the lathe.