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

[Listerdiesel]

On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:41:26 -0800, George Best <George_Best at adp.com> wrote:
> 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

Yes, you could, but it takes time to stop, reverse direction and
change the tool, whereas the rear toolpost is already there, just has
to be wound in to make the cut without moving the turret or the
workpiece.

Peter
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