Paul- Is that a Myford or Atlas lathe? Many years ago I tried to use my 6" Atlas lather to miter with. But the lathe's flexibility (it was the cast Al version and had PLASTIC gibs in the slides) proved to be a big deal. Now I have a 1940s South Bend 9" A which is vastly more solid. But with the mill I find it quicker as generally little set up is needed. Andy