I am working with a Powermatic 2442 wood lathe. It can handle up to 24 inch diameter work and 42 length. I would like to add a powered cross slide cutter and have some questions: I will need no more than 1000 mm for my X axis and nothing more than 250mm for the Y. My plan is to attach it to the lathe bed at the proper height so that no Z axis is necessary. Obviously, there will be lots of wood chips and saw dust flying around. Would I be better with a V Slot or a C Beam set up? I...
Q about adding powered cross slide as an attachment to a large wood lathe
Q about adding powered cross slide as an attachment to a large wood lathe