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- Sep 24, 2016
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Ok, so really new to the hobby and am having challenges turning pieces down to true diameter I am seeking. For example, I have my indicator on the cross slide and determined I need to take .020 off diameter (.010 each side). So I dial cross slide .010 and complete pass on .375 aluminum stock with about 3 inches stuck out from 5c collet and live center on tailstock engaged. Put Micrometer on piece and it reads virtually the same....very frustrating.
My question is, can I put indicator on workpiece opposite side of cutter and it will tell me when the .010 is truly taken off? Any tips are greatly appreciated at this point!! Thanks!
My question is, can I put indicator on workpiece opposite side of cutter and it will tell me when the .010 is truly taken off? Any tips are greatly appreciated at this point!! Thanks!