Thanks for the replies, folks. The reason I asked about whether bench feet were necessary was to ensure I get the centre height at 1165mm (elbow height) above the floor as (at least as a starting point) I think this is the height that will suit - definitely not lower, perhaps higher (it will be easier for me to add height than to take it away). I have dimensions for the lathe - underside to centre of the drive is 365mm - so I have 800mm under the lathe to achieve a height of 1165mm to the centre of the drive. So if it can be directly mounted to a bench, the bench will be 800mm high, or less than that if bench feet are essential. I'm going to put a compartment in the bottom of the bench to take ballast, probably from scrap metal is I can find the right bits. Then some storage with selves above that and two doors to the front. I'm also putting a recess at the bottom (like you see on kitchen units) to allow feet to stand close to the lathe. The side panels will flare out at the bottom to ensure the bench is as stable as possible.