Capabilities of a 12" lathe

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RSG
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Re: Capabilities of a 12" lathe

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whateg0 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:38 am On my old lathe, I have even removed the compound at times, to both gain clearance, and allow attachment of the tool at an odd angle to reach back to the work.

Dave
Sounds like one heck of a lot of aggravation but appreciate the insight just the same.
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whateg0
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Re: Capabilities of a 12" lathe

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RSG wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:07 amSounds like one heck of a lot of aggravation but appreciate the insight just the same.
Yes, it is, but we do what we have to do to make parts.
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