here is a block i made that bolts in place of the compound rest.
it greatly improves the rigidity of the lathe. i made it exactly the same thickness as the compound so i can switch them out and still have my tools on center.
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it greatly improves the rigidity of the lathe. i made it exactly the same thickness as the compound so i can switch them out and still have my tools on center.
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