From: none@none.com99   
      
   On 8/1/2024 6:51 AM, Snag wrote:   
   >    Since I built the QCTP , I've discovered a whole new set of   
   > capabilities for my 72+ year old PowerKraft lathe . I already had a 1 hp   
   > motor on it , because it was free ...   
   >    It started with a boring bar clamp post , and it is so much more   
   > rigid than the lantern . Less singin' and a nicer finish . Then I made   
   > the QCTP , and got a few 5/16" shank indexable cutters . I can cut a   
   > bigger chip faster with a better finish in most cases now .   
   >    So I just ordered a 7 holder set of indexable boring bars and   
   > threading  and cutoff/grooving tool holders . And a supply of inserts ,   
   > because sure as night follows day I'm going to tear up a few while I'm   
   > learning how to use this stuff .   
   >    Wish me luck !   
      
   If you ever need a little more rigidity eliminate the compound.  Replace   
   it with a solid block of steel ground flat.   
      
      
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   Bob La Londe   
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