AMW: guys with smaller lathes , how do you get the best stabilty from a 3 jaw chuck?and how do

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guys with smaller lathes , how do you get the best stabilty from a 3 jaw chuck?and how do July 3 2012 at 12:13 AM		(Login robnewyork) YF


You work at the end (lets say 6 inches) of the work? "i never was much for book learnin"

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6" is a loooong way out - Jim Gaska on Jul 3, 2012, 6:44 AM

You need to use a steady rest or the tailstock with a center n/t - Derrick on Jul 3, 2012, 9:49 AM

thanks guys - robny on Jul 3, 2012, 10:36 AM

No trick; deflection is your enemy nt - Jim Gaska on Jul 3, 2012, 5:33 PM

good idea. - robny on Jul 4, 2012, 10:57 AM

Get a live center... - Lon on Jul 5, 2012, 5:43 PM