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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workpiece is | 1. | Headstock and tailstock are not | 1. | Realign the tailstock to the headstock spindle bore |
tapered. |
| properly aligned with each other. |
| centerline (see Page 40). |
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Chuck jaws will | 1. | Chips lodged in the jaws or scroll | 1. | Remove jaws, clean and lubricate scroll plate, then |
not move or do not |
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| replace jaws. |
move easily. |
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Carriage will not | 1. | Gears are not all engaged. | 1. | Adjust gear levers. |
feed, or is hard to | 2. | Loose screw on the feed handle. | 2. | Tighten. |
move. | 3. | Carriage lock is tightened down. | 3. | Check to make sure the carriage lock bolt is fully |
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| 4. | Chips have loaded up on bedways. | 4. | Frequently clean away chips that load up during |
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| turning operations. |
| 5. | Bedways are dry and in need of | 5. | Lubricate bedways and handles. |
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| 6. | Micrometer stop is interfering. | 6. | Check micrometer stop position, and adjust it as |
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| necessary (see Page 48). |
| 7. | Gibs are too tight. | 7. | Loosen gib screw(s) slightly (see Page 75). |
| 8. | Gears or shear pin broken. | 8. | Replace gears or shear pin (see Page 80). |
Gear change levers will not shift into position.
1.Gears not aligned inside headstock.
1.Rotate spindle by hand with light pressure on the lever until gear falls into place.