Grizzly G0694 owner manual Wood Lathe Operation

Wood Lathe Operation

Symptom	Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Vibration noise	1.	Belt cover loose.	1.	Tighten belt cover lock knob; if necessary install a
while machine				soft, vibration dampening material between the belt
is running; noise				cover and the headstock casting.
changes when	2.	Dented fan cover on motor.	2.	Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and
speed is changed.				replace if damaged.
	3.	Worn or damaged spindle bearing(s).	3.	Replace spindle bearing(s).
	4.	Loose pulley.	4.	Adjust pulley.
Excessive vibration.	1.	Workpiece mounted incorrectly.	1.	Re-mount workpiece, making sure that centers are
				embedded in true center of workpiece.
	2.	Workpiece warped, out of round, or is	2.	Cut workpiece to correct, or use a different
		flawed.		workpiece.
	3.	Spindle speed is set too fast for mounted	3.	Reduce the spindle speed.
		workpiece.
	4.	Lathe is resting on an uneven surface.	4.	Shim cabinets and mounting flanges to remove
				any wobbles present in the stand.
	5.	Motor mount bolts are loose.	5.	Tighten motor mount bolts.
	6.	Belt is worn or damaged.	6.	Replace belt (see Page 42).
	7.	Worn or damaged spindle bearing(s).	7.	Replace spindle bearings.
Chisels grab or dig	1.	Tool rest set too low or chisel angle incor-	1.	Set tool rest higher. See Pages 20–21for how to
into workpiece.		rect.		properly set the tool rest height and angle.
	2.	Tool rest set too far from workpiece.	2.	Move the tool rest closer to the workpiece. See
				Pages 20–21for the proper workpiece/tool rest
				clearance.
	3.	Wrong chisel/tool being used.	3.	Use the correct chisel/tool; educate yourself by
				reading books, trade magazines, or seeking help
				from an experienced lathe operator.
	4.	Chisel/tool dull.	4.	Sharpen or replace the chisel/tool you are using.
Bad surface finish.	1.	Wrong spindle speed.	1.	Use trial-and-error to find a better spindle speed.
	2.	Dull chisel or wrong chisel being used for	2.	Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel.
		the operation.
	3.	Loose workpiece.	3.	Tighten workpiece.
Tailstock moves.	1.	Tailstock mounting bolt loose.	1.	Tighten so lever locks at horizontal position.
	2.	Bed surface is oily or greasy.	2.	Clean bedway surface to remove excess oil/
				grease.
Cannot remove	1.	Tailstock quill had not retracted all the way	1.	Turn the quill handwheel until it forces taper out of
tapered tool from		back into the tailstock.		barrel.
tailstock barrel.	2.	Debris was not removed from taper before	2.	Always make sure that taper surfaces are clean.
		inserting into barrel.

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