On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:41:09 GMT, Bill Rubenstein wrote:

Mac:

The bearings don't know the difference between up and down. You might
cause a little twisting of the casting but the headstock end is solid
enough that it isn't likely to move. So, the main effect would be to
put the tailstock and headstock out of alignment. But, since you are
hollowing, you aren't using the tailstock. So, no problem.

Another thought -- the load changes seen by the bearings would be
minimized if the spindle were completely vertical. I don't think that I
could turn very long under those conditions, though.

Bill

hmm... that would be a little weird, Bill...
maybe if the lathe was standing on the floor? lol


mac

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