[SEL] rear tool post...deviates!!!!

[George Best]

Rather than using a rear tool post, couldn't you simply reverse the
rotation of the work piece and use the normal tool post with the tool
inverted?
George 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com 
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of 
> Ken Christison
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 8:23 AM
> To: The SEL email discussion list
> Subject: Re: [SEL] rear tool post...deviates!!!!
> 
> Peter,
> 
> I still don't see any advantage to simply changing the 
> direction of the force on a revolving piece since the force 
> is the same regardless.
> Seems like a follow rest or center rest is the only way to 
> minimize flexing.  Is there any other reason for this technique?
> 
> Ken