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I was able to face my aluminum material without issue, but soon noticed that facing steel is another story.
I can cut into the first few mm ok, but then very little going deeper.
I am feeling pretty sure this is because the tool/work pressure is moving the saddle back a little when I try to cut into the work.
I do not seem to have any special saddle-lock, so for those who ran into this same issue I'm curious if there is a quick-fix method, even if unorthodox, or is the only alternative to do a modification (or buy one) for my mini-lathe?
I can cut into the first few mm ok, but then very little going deeper.
I am feeling pretty sure this is because the tool/work pressure is moving the saddle back a little when I try to cut into the work.
I do not seem to have any special saddle-lock, so for those who ran into this same issue I'm curious if there is a quick-fix method, even if unorthodox, or is the only alternative to do a modification (or buy one) for my mini-lathe?