Turncrafter Midi Lathe

[warthog]

I am having some real issues with this lathe. I have been using a dedicated chuck for drilling my pen blanks...but for some reason it is now way out of whack. Is it the chuck or is it the lathe. I have a nasty feeling that the bearings are going bad. How do you tell if the b earings need replacing?:crying:

 

[Rangertrek]

Look for any excessive heat on the hand wheel.
Squealing sounds, unusual noises in the head stock.

If it is the bearings, you can probably find replacements at a bearing supply company. Some of the lathes use bearings the same size as atv bearings and are commonly in stock. I replaced my Delta with new bearings that were better and less costly from a local bearing supply.

Check the chuck to see if you have any damage on the morse taper or any debris inside the tapers.

 

[warthog]

This dedicated chuck is a screw on model...it doesn't use the morse taper. I think I will replace the bearings anyway. At least that part will be done. Thanks for your help Rangertrek.

 

[Xander]

what do you mean by "out of whack'?

If you mean off center...... Have you had the jaws off? They are not identical. There is a number on the jaws. 1 and 2, and corresponding numbers on the chuck body. The jaws must go back in the correct position... numbers matching. DAMHIKT :biggrin: