Help Please

[Mogzieno1]

Hi guys, this is my first post.

Ive recently inherited a Myford ML7 lathe and i am just beginning to learn how to ue it. Today while facing off a piece of aluminium it left a small circle, despite going right across with the cutting tool. Its as if the tool is too hight? any ideas?

Thanks
Morgan

[creedtown182]

the little point left in the middle of the workpiece is because your tool is not on center, probably a little low. Shim the tool up until the nub is removed.