I'm apprehensive about putting some 17"-19" dia. 4" to 8" thick wet NIP
blanks on my VS N3K with the headstock rotated and no tail support. I've
stressed mine before, but what is the experience & advice from you
engineers and those who have far exceeded the lathe's design limits?

My lathe stand, faceplates, toolrest etc. will be OK and I'll start up
from zero, but If things go wrong what likely happens to machines that
are far overstressed? A cracked head casting, ruined bearings or what?

I know, I know....give the blanks to a Stubby owner or buy one Arch, but
in the meantime....


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



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