"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:03:54 GMT, "George" wrote:

It's not soft start, George.. it's the sensor setting for catches and rpm
loss..
The computer is supposed to constantly monitor the spindle and if it
detects a
catch, stop the motor within 1 revolution..

Ah, the equivalent of lower belt tension for we conventional guys, eh? Here
I figured they'd finally put something into those digital gizmos that meant
something. Soft start would sure be nice, and probably wouldn't involve
more than a buck three fifty of electronics. Believe it is out there on
other lathes. Still remember my amazement when I got my first electronic
router. I had the death grip on the handle to keep it from jumping, and ...
nothing. Should have seen the smile on my face.

Get that tail center engaged before spinning the wings and other out-of
balance pieces to prevent flop then. And if you're trying to avoid scarring
from your hold, consider a hand spin to get going.