jim rozen scribed in
:

Rigidity counts.

The larger machine will be able to handle a wider
tool without chatter or breaking simply because
of its mass and solidity.

Really lathes should not be rated in their
swing or length, but rather, 'how much linear
length of tool can you engage in the workpiece
before it all comes unglued.'

hah, by the time the marketing droids get done with that it'll also
be useless

swarf, steam and wind

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