Newport, I received your e-mail without your e-mail address. If you want me to e-mail you please send address.
You mentioned in your #3 post above you wanted to use the project machine to cut long splined shafts. It would be far less complicated (fewer $$$) to convert to a spline miller vs. spline hobber. Instead of a headstock with a synchronized rotary axis the hob requires, a simple indexer with a spline form cutter would suffice. You could automate the remaining functions with a sequencing control (relays, programmable controller).
Remember you will also probably need a follower rest to counter sag, vibration and deflection from cutting forces.
Keep thinking about it and I'm sure you will get there. Please send e-mail address.
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