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This raises questions about whether the machine was originally intended to handle end mills or other cutting tools in a setup that could be adapted for milling tasks directly on the lathe. The owner reflects on the machine’s design, speculating whether it might have been intended for hobbyist or small-scale professional use.
Tapers and Special Tooling
Another consideration involves making custom tapers for the headstock and tailstock, with the owner having recently identified a type of journal taper relevant to this lathe—possibly a Stark number four. By aligning with known tapers like the Morris taper, one could craft specialized fixtures or tools, further expanding the machine's capabilities.