bedangerous
Member
I have a Jet 1442 lathe with a Nova Chuck and pen jaws. I am having problems getting reliable drilling of my blanks. Despite alignment being good I keep getting a wider flare at the drill entry sit making it difficult for a good tube fit. The drill bit goes in snug without a flare but the flare occurs during drilling. I do not feel any wobble of the tail stock.
In addition I keep getting heat build up and smoking blanks. I have tried drilling at 4-500 and faster speeds and it does not seem to make a difference.
Any suggestions.
Thanks,
Mitch
In addition I keep getting heat build up and smoking blanks. I have tried drilling at 4-500 and faster speeds and it does not seem to make a difference.
Any suggestions.
Thanks,
Mitch