Woodchipper
Member
First, the bad news! I spent a good part of the day drilling blanks for ten Pens for the Troops. I got on my sixth blank and the quill wouldn't move but an inch or so. I took it apart, cleaned it, checked the parts, put it back together. Didn't work. So......I called Rikon customer service. Alex asked several questions to pinpoint the problem and possible solution. I bought the lathe from High Woodworking in Atlanta in March, 2013. Alex looked up the S/N and found it was built in 2010! Fortunately, I had registered the lathe when I bought it. Alex indicated it sounded like the threads on the bolt were damaged in some way which he couldn't explain.
Now, the good news! Alex said they would honor the warranty and will send the assembly which should arrive in 7-10 days. I can use the drill press for the rest of the blanks. Just have to wait to turn them and finish them.
Now, the good news! Alex said they would honor the warranty and will send the assembly which should arrive in 7-10 days. I can use the drill press for the rest of the blanks. Just have to wait to turn them and finish them.