On 5/18/2013 9:38 PM, Ignoramus12664 wrote:
I finally got around and re-adjusted the clutch on the Clausing 6913
lathe. (13x48). The clutch was previously slipping and I could only
make the lightest of cuts.

Now, the clutch no longer slips when engaged, and can still be
disengaged, and I can take much heavier cuts. And what I like the most
is that I can again use power feed.

The problem I had with one piece of metal, is that when I cut it with
power feed and a carbide insert, it would make an endless chip, that
warps and gets everywhere, and it seems to be unsafe. How can I ensure
that this chip breaks?

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I just "pulse" the feed engagement handle every few seconds and produce
nice 10" long "springs". The "springs" are easy to handle and sometimes
stack up nicely in a bundle.