Tail Stock slipping back

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Rangertrek

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I have a Jet lathe and the tail stock keeps creeping loose while turning. I have adjusted the nut for the cam handle several times and it still keeps moving a tiny bit. Any ideas or suggestions to correct this? Everything is clear under the bed rails, etc.
 
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jttheclockman said:
This problem has been going on for many years and not just Jet lathe. Here is an old thread that addressed this issue.

https://www.penturners.org/threads/tailstock-lock.16736/#post-583184

Now they make different type of locking nuts but do not have a link. Yours maybe just a case of new washer or tightening of the locknut under the tailstock. Take it off and look under there and adjust some.
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As noted in post, have adjusted and tightened lock nut several times. Mine is the nylock type.
 
randyrls said:
As John T said this is a known flaw with the mini lathes with a round clamp under the tailstock. Rick Herrell makes these for a reasonable price and they allow the tailstock to be clamped down solidly so it doesn't "creep".Tail Stock Clamp
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Thanks for info, will check it out. Had the lathe for 4 years and this just started. I have a 2nd Jet and no issues with that one.
 
I made an extended handle.... a 10" dowel and drilled it out to fit over the tightening handle. Acts like a cheater bar. Works but will look at Rick H's piece.
 
Rangertrek said:
Thanks for info, will check it out. Had the lathe for 4 years and this just started. I have a 2nd Jet and no issues with that one.
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Ricks's products are fantastic, but it can't hurt to have a spare OEM part from Jet. If you are the only owner, it should still be under warranty - 5 years. Jet has sent me many parts for free. Give them a call and see what that say (and still get Rick's part :-)).
 
Ordered from Rick today. The problematic Jet is a 1015. The 1221 is fine. I'm thankful for this thread. I thought it was the lathe. I kept cleaning & tightening the bolt. Did nothing.
 
I ordered from Rick and that problem went away. Years later I noticed the eccentric under the tailstock was wearing, take that apart and check that also. Two similar issues.
 
TonyL said:
Ricks's products are fantastic, but it can't hurt to have a spare OEM part from Jet. If you are the only owner, it should still be under warranty - 5 years. Jet has sent me many parts for free. Give them a call and see what that say (and still get Rick's part :)).
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I have 3 - 2, 1221s and 1 1015, all are fine (so far). I did have tighten the not about an 1/8th to 1/4 turn on the 5 year old 1221.
 
Had the same problem with my Jet mini; I had to lock down the tailstock, loosen it then retighten. This usually got it to stop moving. Even had to do this sometimess after I got the upgraded washer for the lock down.
Tom
 
randyrls said:
As John T said this is a known flaw with the mini lathes with a round clamp under the tailstock. Rick Herrell makes these for a reasonable price and they allow the tailstock to be clamped down solidly so it doesn't "creep".Tail Stock Clamp
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I replaced the nuts on both my mini's several yrs ago with one of Rick's. It's not been a problem since

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