Call Jet... if the part is still under warranty, they'll send you one... I've gone through 3 on my little Jet and each time Jet has sent a new one at no cost to me... I ruined them drilling pepper mills :frown:- which I don't recommend on that small of a lathe.
At my age, it is other things that aren't sharp - thinking being one of them. I sharpen my chisels with every new turning. I am not the best at sharpening, but can tell the difference in how it cuts. I use the diamond fine and medium files.
I only had to replace mine twice, then I got it through my head that the screw is not high quality steel so I don't put so much pressure on the tailstock.
John:
When you assemble it, try using some Never Seez, on the screw; It's a high pressure lube, I've used it a lot for when we did assemblies for the Military, it's what they spec out for a lot of their assemblies.
It's a lot better then regular grease, I have a big can I use for everything. But be for warned, it's messy.
here is a link.
Never Seez Products Overview - Industrial Supply Group is a Distributor of the full line of Never-Seez products
I only had to replace mine twice, then I got it through my head that the screw is not high quality steel so I don't put so much pressure on the tailstock.
Barry: That is the correct answer. It is not meant, I believe, for drilling. Just more accurate and need to push lightly.
John
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Call Jet... if the part is still under warranty, they'll send you one... I've gone through 3 on my little Jet and each time Jet has sent a new one at no cost to me... I ruined them drilling pepper mills :frown:- which I don't recommend on that small of a lathe.
I am sure that my little buddy is out of warranty, but I may call them just to see what they do.
I only had to replace mine twice, then I got it through my head that the screw is not high quality steel so I don't put so much pressure on the tailstock.
Barry: That is the correct answer. It is not meant, I believe, for drilling. Just more accurate and need to push lightly.
John
Problem I found is the quill screw is a relatively soft steel and the keeper E ring is much harder and the pressure of drilling causes the keeper E ring to cut and score the quill screw... cuts the threads right of that sucker.
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My dear Ed. Thanks for being so brave as to suggest my tools aren't sharp.
Thank you for your observation and helpful comments.
John
Ed: I had to have some fun at your expense. I was, just yesterday, telling my wife how much of an insult it was to tell a wood worker his tools weren't sharp. After my postings it only made sense that you would suggest that as a helpful comment; not knowing what Mary and I had just talked about. It is ME that owes YOU an apology. I thank you for your bravery.My dear Ed. Thanks for being so brave as to suggest my tools aren't sharp.
Thank you for your observation and helpful comments.
John
Hi John - Sorry, I didn't mean to offend. I've just been surprised over the years at how many really good woodturners I know who keep a razor edge on all their turning tools and then never think to sharpen their drill bits. Go figure.
Ed
Hey John:John:
When you assemble it, try using some Never Seez, on the screw; It's a high pressure lube, I've used it a lot for when we did assemblies for the Military, it's what they spec out for a lot of their assemblies.
It's a lot better then regular grease, I have a big can I use for everything. But be for warned, it's messy.
here is a link.
Never Seez Products Overview - Industrial Supply Group is a Distributor of the full line of Never-Seez products
I asked once before if it should be lubricated. I put a couple drops of three n one oil on the screw. Never Seez, never sees daylight?