Hi. I am considering purchase of the Tri-Power for precision machining of hardwoods (Uilleann Bagpipe chanters, drones, and regulators) and have several questions to ask of actual owners of these machines. Any response to any question will be greatly appreciated!
1) I need to cut external and internal tapers on hardwood. Beyond offsetting the tailstock or using a boring head in the tailstock for the offset, is there a compound slide taper attachment available for this machine? Or will I have to make my own?
2) Will the DRO that Shoptask sells display in metric units as well as inches? Most of the work I do is sourced in metric units, and it would be a great convienence to easily switch between systems. Is anyone aware of other DRO units that would display metric and inches, that would work with the Tripower?
3) What is the quality of the Shoptask accessory packages-- i.e is the 4 jaw chuck a precision unit, or would I be better looking elsewhere for accessories?
Thanks!
-- Harlow