Thanks Russ, Graham, and Hood for some info on this,
The Simple Threading Wizard will do tappered threads. There are are a few things that the user needs to be aware of when using it.
I'll post a little write up on it in the future.
what does the taper value represent?
Degrees ( in degrees and in decimal form / ie; 45.218 ).........the generated code will represent an angle = to 1/2 your inputed angle....I need to see what happens if using diameter or radius mode)
So for now be carefull....
piece of scrap that had a taper on it and i wanted to follow that taper
You will need to precisely locate the cutter point X & Z location based on the wizards generated code.
I would strongly suggest you try scribbing the cutting along the taper ( and very accurately measure the tapper you are going to follow), better yet, do a scribing test for a straight thread.
If test is good for a straight thread, move on, if not, don't waste your time trying to do a tappered or multi start thread as your lathes system is not capable.
BTW, if you really want to have fun playing around and testing out your lathe, cut a tapered thread using alternate flank cutting and a single sharp pointed tool. If that works do the same
for a four start tapered thread. If that works you win the prize!
RICH