I know the compound is the weak link but where is it exactly? Is it where the compound connects to the cross slide?
The reason I ask is because I'd like to put a solid post on my lathe but not willing to drill and tap any holes in my cross slide. My thought was to just put a 6" x 3" piece of steel where the compound would attach.
The reason I ask is because I'd like to put a solid post on my lathe but not willing to drill and tap any holes in my cross slide. My thought was to just put a 6" x 3" piece of steel where the compound would attach.