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    8" rotary table and tailstock, how much usable space between centers?

    does any one have the 8" rotary table with a chuck and tailstock? i am wondering how much usable area there is between them with them mounted at extreme ends of the table. i am hoping to have about 16" but from the pictures it isn't looking like it is going to happen.

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    My first job was in 4 axes and I need more room this is what I done.
    Look at the pic’s and you can see how I carried the key slots
    off the end of the table so I could extend the distance between
    the rotary table and the tale stock.
    I can use the full X travel between centers now.
    I removed my table and done this on my 9x49 mill.
    To do this you will need a mill with at least 33” in the X.
    Hope this helps.

    This can be done with plates as well but I chose this rout
    so I do have to use plates.

    Chris






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    i'll have to see what i can get unmodified but if i can't get 16" i think i will steal your idea there. thanks for posting the pics.

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    Buy the time you ad a live center you will be lucky to get 12"

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    If you go this rout and need more details I will be glad to help you all I can.

    Chris

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