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Can anyone whose used the L-type (i.e. L0 or L-0) spindle used on a lot of Leblond lathes comment on the good/bad points about them? How does it rank compared to the D-type (i.e. D1-4 etc) in terms of repeatability and stability? I remember my father's lathe had an L-type but at the time, I didn't pay a lot of attention to the construction of the machine other than knowing it was solid and heavy. For the most part, I never had the need to remove the chuck but once or twice in all the years I used it. Is it faster or slower to swap chucks vs a D-type?
EDIT: It's my understanding that L-type was supplanted by D-type in the late 60's. Does anyone know the history and rationale thereof?
Thanks
Ray
Can anyone whose used the L-type (i.e. L0 or L-0) spindle used on a lot of Leblond lathes comment on the good/bad points about them? How does it rank compared to the D-type (i.e. D1-4 etc) in terms of repeatability and stability? I remember my father's lathe had an L-type but at the time, I didn't pay a lot of attention to the construction of the machine other than knowing it was solid and heavy. For the most part, I never had the need to remove the chuck but once or twice in all the years I used it. Is it faster or slower to swap chucks vs a D-type?
EDIT: It's my understanding that L-type was supplanted by D-type in the late 60's. Does anyone know the history and rationale thereof?
Thanks
Ray