02-28-2016, 10:01 AM
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(02-27-2016, 06:52 PM)EdK Wrote:(02-27-2016, 12:21 PM)Sunset Machine Wrote: , but not for general turning.
Why?
Ed
The same reason backlash isn't a real problem. The cutting pressure pushes it back against the feedscrew and down. When line boring work on the slide, the cutting pressure goes everywhere and you should clamp.
Take a poll, it would be interesting to see how many of us use a cross slide clamp when turning. Neither of my lathes even have one.
Quick note: I bet there are Tee slots on machines with locks.