Hi Folks:
My lather is less than two weeks old and had only turned 13 pens. I noticed yesterday and again today, that the RPMs fall and rise a little bit (not including when I apply tool pressure, of course).
For example, if I set it at 1500, it will drop to 1492 briefly then climb right up again. At 2500, it will drop to 2490 briefly etc.. These "cycles" of dropping and returning to the set speed last about 3 seconds. What do you think? My house is pretty large, but has ample electoral service. Nothing else was drawing on the outlet and possibly not the circuit. Thanks
I did call my local Rockler where I bought the lathe and they instructed me to tighten the belt. It was as tight though, and was not squeaking/slipping.
My lather is less than two weeks old and had only turned 13 pens. I noticed yesterday and again today, that the RPMs fall and rise a little bit (not including when I apply tool pressure, of course).
For example, if I set it at 1500, it will drop to 1492 briefly then climb right up again. At 2500, it will drop to 2490 briefly etc.. These "cycles" of dropping and returning to the set speed last about 3 seconds. What do you think? My house is pretty large, but has ample electoral service. Nothing else was drawing on the outlet and possibly not the circuit. Thanks
I did call my local Rockler where I bought the lathe and they instructed me to tighten the belt. It was as tight though, and was not squeaking/slipping.