On Apr 12, 11:54*am, Searcher7 wrote:

So is everyone saying that my AXA 12N with my mini-lathe is not a good
idea for any metals?
Darren Harris

I don't speak for everyone, but I was saying that negative rake
doesn't always work WELL on my old lathe. Or maybe I haven't learned
how to use it. Try it, see what happens.

Jim Wilkins