On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:51:11 -0700, "CW" wrote:

Indexing is useful if you want to replicate a non-lathe pattern around
your piece, like drill holes every 15 degrees.

Or you can use it to hold the arbor in place as you remove a chuck.

Not recommended. The pressure of removing a chuck can (and has) result in a
broken index pin.

Very good point...
It's for indexing, not a spindle lock..

And as I found out with my Jet 1442, a spindle lock is NOT good for removing a
chuck or faceplate that's being stubborn..

On my Nova, they consider it ok to use the spindle lock to put a chuck on, but
specifically say NOT to use it to take a chuck off..
(I assume because of more tightening during turning)


mac

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