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You should consider the length of part hanging out of the chuck. A slab cut, which is a colloquial term for just plunging into the part to get the chamfer or radius, is more likely to chatter. Much more upward force is involved than just a small edge contact area during turning, especially if it its a large chamfer. If the part is stubby, a quick plunge will usually suffice, with little dwell time.
If the chamfer is long, I usually cut them using the compound. Of course, this requires setting it at the desired angle, and it may not be the desired setting for your other work.
If you are boring, with the compound at the chamfer angle, you can reverse the spindle and work the OD around back with the boring bar.
If the chamfer is long, I usually cut them using the compound. Of course, this requires setting it at the desired angle, and it may not be the desired setting for your other work.
If you are boring, with the compound at the chamfer angle, you can reverse the spindle and work the OD around back with the boring bar.