motor lathe
#1
motor lathe
What direction is the lathe suppose to turn?
#3
I'm pretty sure lathes can run either way. If like trips said the top is moving away (safest) then the sharp part of the bit has to be down, and vise-versa.
#4
thanks for the info..
#5
the direction of rotation DOES matter and yes the top of the COMM is supposed to move away from you, if rotation is the other direction the bit will not engage the comm properly and provide a cut that is not as precise (smooth) or tapered