Bill, DBN's right, most likely not the switch. If it were older I'd say check the brushes in the motor(assuming these motors have brushes). Try turning the...
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Mike Payson
mpayson
May 2, 2007 7:29 am
Hi Bill, It is possible that the switch could be the problem if you're not using it properly. You should always turn the lathe off and wait until it stops...
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wts0156@...
winnipeg_bill
May 2, 2007 12:29 pm
I guess I should have replied, but I have been using the lathe a bit to make some spacers and it seems to be working OK. I plan to go to the DC motor solution...
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born4something
May 2, 2007 1:21 pm
... to make some spacers and it seems to be working OK. ... slowest speed it still turns pretty fast for threading. ... Standard threading problem. Standard...
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goodoljer
May 9, 2007 12:20 am
Hi, I'm new to this group. I've been shopping around for some time to upgrade from my current Busy Bee 2229 3-in-1. I'm a bit confused by Lathemaster. I see...
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Ed
edmcdwll
May 9, 2007 4:09 am
I talked to Bob today, he is having trouble w/ the new website. He told me he has stock. Try the telephone that always works. ed ... From: goodoljer To:...
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laplace_01
May 12, 2007 3:54 pm
Hello, Does anyone know where I could find a replacement tailstock for my Jet BD920 lathe? Thanks for any help! Cheers, Mike...
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oxforduniv
May 13, 2007 4:15 am
Regarding the support and help if you have problems, I think you would be hard pressed to find any better personal assistance than you get from LatheMaster. ...
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jaguar3145
May 14, 2007 11:48 pm
If anyone is interested it's on ebay and located in Waco, Texas...
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jaguar3145
May 15, 2007 12:12 am
Other than MY criticism of the low speed pulley, not Bob's fault, I don't recall anyone posting anything not resolved. Seems that he has replaced parts, out of...
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jaguar3145
May 15, 2007 12:31 am
You might try "Milling Operations in the Lathe" by Tubal Cain, #5 in the Workshop Practice Series. I get these books from Bluerige Machine or Amazon. $9-11...
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jaguar3145
May 15, 2007 12:42 am
I did a DC conversion using a GE 1/2 hp. 1725 rpm motor. I then cut 1"8 tpi threads on steel without problem. Slowest speed is 6RPM. Bob now has a reduction...
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jaguar3145
May 15, 2007 1:01 am
... Jet ... Hi Mike, You might try Grizzly. You can download their 9X20 manual and order whatever! Thomas...
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Mike Clements
laplace_01
May 15, 2007 1:07 am
Thanks Thomas! ... ____________________________________________________________________________________Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in...
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Ron Gerard
jst4rlg
May 15, 2007 1:08 am
Hi Mike, I have a Jet equipment catalog dated 1999-2000 that has the following contact information. phone: 1-800-274-6848 fax: 1-800-274-6840 email:...
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pvela626
May 20, 2007 5:54 pm
and I have been considering the A2Z qctp sold by little machine shop. Has any one had any experiences with this tool post set? The price is enticing. Any other...
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tfm37
May 21, 2007 6:05 pm
... Look at this page and build your own. http://hometown.aol.com/hf7x10/p2post.html...
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C Smith
lathesmith
May 21, 2007 6:37 pm
Hello, I use the HF 8x machine, and I got the HF 39083 QCTP for it. It works great, but does require some modification to work. The LMS unit should be pretty...
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Robert Willis
bobby7406
May 21, 2007 8:36 pm
I have used the A2Z QCTP on my 7X12 it was sufficient but not great. When I recieved my 8X14 I tried using it on the larger macine only to find it was not...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
May 22, 2007 3:12 am
Hi, The AXA-100 is a nice QCTP and another member reported getting a great deal on it - I don't recall who or where (my apologies, but a quick search in the...
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goodoljer
May 28, 2007 9:38 pm
Hi Everyone, Well. I decided to take your advice and call today...There's no phone number that I could find on the site! And, he's not an e-mail or web-site...
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goodoljer
May 28, 2007 10:41 pm
Oops, slip of the tongue on my previous grumble... Tri-Power is where I'm now looking without much more luck! Hey, maybe this is why Grizzly is the biggest eh!...
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uptoolateman
May 28, 2007 11:48 pm
Bob's phone # is listed on the front page of this group right next to picture of the 9x30 lathe. ... phone number that I could ... Imagine how much more ... to...
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J McCaskill
jmccaski
May 30, 2007 3:55 am
True, but not everyone (me for example) ever sees the Lathemaster Yahoo group home page. I get a daily digest of the posts through my e-mail, never go to the ...
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hpinson@...
indepthl
May 30, 2007 3:59 am
Hi Gerry. I've had the Lathemaster 9x30 for a few months now, and am very happy with its performance, Bob's service, and the value it represents. It's...
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goodoljer
May 30, 2007 11:44 am
Thanks much Harlow, as a "nearly newbie" when it comes to buying this kind of equipment, that's exactly the kind of info needed. It's much more about knowing...
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Tim
tmarks11
May 31, 2007 10:18 am
... Tri-Power is where I'm now looking without much more luck! Shoptask gets very mixed reviews from users: ...
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indepthl
Jun 6, 2007 2:45 pm
Hi. I have a lathemaster 9x30 that has suddenly developed a problem. The lathe has been operating normally for several months under moderate weekend usage. ...
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jaguar3145
Jun 6, 2007 4:08 pm
Since you don't mention any noise, ie. bad bearings, IHO I think the start run capacitor has a short. This comment usually brings about some geehaws but the...
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indepthl
Jun 6, 2007 6:03 pm
Hi Thomas, yes that's right-- no burning smell on the motor or elsewhere and no noise. I've also been through all the wiring connections and reretightened, but...
