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Originally Posted by ger21 Just mount a laminate trimmer that moves in 2 axis - along the spindle and perpendicular to it. Like this: http://www.alignritetool.com/cnc_router_poolcue.htm

interesting setup ger21.. Unless there's a size constraint for a mini lathe it looks workable as far as the designed cuts go, . As you can see from the pic we're talking about small pieces especially relative to a pool cue.. but a possible option..
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