Thanks, George!

"George" wrote in message
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Sure, though the newer lathe types with the rotating headstocks don't
really
need 'em. It's the older types where it was a benefit, as it allowed
"outboard" turning.

I've got one of the old Deltas, and turning outboard demands en
exceptionally firm hold on the piece, because you can't use the tailstock
to
help out.

"Lynn Coffelt" wrote in message
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I've been lurking, waiting for someone to ask this question. Apparently
I'm
the only really ignorant one here, so here goes.

Do some lathes have LH and RH threads on the spindle? (on opposite ends
I
presume)