i just received a jet jml-1014 mini-lathe as an early Christmas present, i
have
noticed the pens i have turned are oval and off center. i can feel vibration
on the piece as i turn it, it seems like the shaft is off center, the hand
wheel also is rotating off center. i
have cleaned the taper, tried different mandrels, different live centers. i
do not have a dial indicator yet so i cannot say how far things are off but
i would guess around 1/16-1/32 inch on the right end of the shaft and around
1/8 inch or more on the hand wheel end. anybody have any suggestions as to
what the problem could be? i am going to call jet tomorrow morning but i am
looking for advise before i call.

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