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[1mondo]

The SB Heavy 10L which I bought and have been slowly restoring came with a Dorian BXA tool post. My question is this, is the BXA tool post too large for my machine? Before I tore the lathe apart, I lubed, ran and cut a couple test pieces using the BXA tool post and had success. I was able to get to center heigth without a problem but just did some facing and turning to diameter. I am wondering if maybe trying to do some other operations using different tool holders like parting, threading or boring I might have a unforeseen problem. I like the idea of the BXA for more stability. You know, "bigger and heavier is better"
Any input would be appreciated!!
Thanks
Ray

 

[rgray]

I'm thinking that is the perfect size for that lathe. I don't own one of those lathes but hopefully someone who does will also answer.