Normally you don't keep the compound rest on a CNC'd lathe.
It usually allows fitting a larger, beefier tool post.
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10-11-2014, 11:46 PM #1
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Re: Torn between 3 lathes. HELP!
So does that mean you do not recommend the 9972?
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Re: Torn between 3 lathes. HELP!
No it was a comment on CNC'ing any manual lathe, the compound rest is a little redundant on a CNC lathe, I just did a Lathemaster and removing the compound rest enabled me to fit one size larger QCTP. Originally Posted by nateman_doo
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