Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: turret tool post for lathe

Hi Les,

What I said still stands where ever the tool post is located for the reasons
I gave, that of the cutting forces. If you want to check with Boxford's I'll
find the phone number for you. They are very helpful and nice to deal with.

Regards,

Terry

> Hi Terry,
>
> I like your description :-) I am aware that is how most lathes operate.

The

> reason I asked is because I am looking at a small CNC Boxford with a
> vertical slide, which is effectively the same as having a rear toolpost
> only. My gut reaction is that the chuck should turn the opposite way as

the

> slide is operating on the opposite side to a 'normal' lathe. Which

direction

> would be forwards in this case? The chuck is bolted directly to the

spindle

> with 3 bolts so it can't come undone if spun the wrong way.
>
> Thanks,
> Les