The carbide centre makes the very first pop for me, up to a millimeter.
Then depending on the job ahead, I take it from there.
I always use the centre in the tailstock/headstock, set the job up around it, and pop any holes required on the lathe itself.
I found other methods unreliable…(and sometimes very annoying
).
Edited By ady on 19/09/2010 13:05:54