"Karl Townsend" wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:55:15 -0700, "Howard Beal"
wrote:

Any tips on turning brake drums on a toolroom lathe ?

getting them mounted true is the only challenge. Surprised a toolroom
lathe would be large enough to even consider it.

The lathe will swing 12" and the brake drum is only 10".

I was thinking about useing a 5C fixture collet turned to the diameter
of the center hole on the drum. Seems that would simplify centering
and squaring.

Best Regards
Tom.