Continued from "Map Errors on Older Lathe".
The RD14X40 has a monster of a stiff bed. Very deep and well bolstered with large cross members.
After some careful comparison with a good precision level (Mitutoyo .0006/12") I have some twist in my
lathe bed. I have not quantified the difference at this point. I am getting a appreciable amount of taper
with the diameter increasing as the distance from the chuck increases (like .005 in 1.5 "). When i put the
level under the chuck(same place...
Rd14x40 Bed Twist
The RD14X40 has a monster of a stiff bed. Very deep and well bolstered with large cross members.
After some careful comparison with a good precision level (Mitutoyo .0006/12") I have some twist in my
lathe bed. I have not quantified the difference at this point. I am getting a appreciable amount of taper
with the diameter increasing as the distance from the chuck increases (like .005 in 1.5 "). When i put the
level under the chuck(same place...
Rd14x40 Bed Twist