I'm going to try outboard turning on my General 260-20". I've never turned outboard. Presently making a tool rest similar to what Robust and Vicmarc make.
Question is about the actual turning. I suppose I could turn with the lathe in reverse. Same counter clockwise rotation as when I'm turning on the inboard side. I see two problems. The power switch is on the front of the lathe and the outboard spindle is a left hand thread. I can see a solution to both problems.
I could also turn with the lathe in forward with the work turning clockwise but this would be something new to me.
Which method is preferred? It will make a difference as to how I make my tool rest.
Question is about the actual turning. I suppose I could turn with the lathe in reverse. Same counter clockwise rotation as when I'm turning on the inboard side. I see two problems. The power switch is on the front of the lathe and the outboard spindle is a left hand thread. I can see a solution to both problems.
I could also turn with the lathe in forward with the work turning clockwise but this would be something new to me.
Which method is preferred? It will make a difference as to how I make my tool rest.