On May 16, 5:53*pm, Wes wrote:
Doug White wrote:
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The spring loaded function is quite handy when turning long relative to diameter stock. As
you remove stock, the work expands and when supported by something un-giving, has to
deflect to relieve the stress. *The spring loading, properly used, minimizes the effect.

Of course, you can just check tail stock pressure each pass if you don't have the spring.

Wes

Then again it gives if you cut towards it. I bought an inexpensive
Enco ball bearing center and switch to a dead center for the finishing
cut.

A ball bearing pipe center can be handy if you turn tubing.

jsw