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Craftsman Lathe (Variable Speed)
I have this variable speed Craftsman lathe I bought about a year ago.It
has a gremlin in it. And I was wondering if anyone has one of these lathes that I can compare notes with. The problem that arises is I can be using it, and everything is ok, then all of a sudden it appears out of the blue that the power in it fluctuates, then resorts to a point where it appears that there my be a dry bearing or something in it (Vibration). Then it blows a fuse. If I mess with it and keep setting the breaker, after a time it seems to clear out. But even that may take some time to work out. If I had a metric Allen wrench I probably would have opened it up by now, but I don't, and haven't had time yet to proceed onto this project yet. I was just curious if anyone had one of these lathes, and have had any problems with it. If you had any problems, what have you done to remedy the situation? Thanks M. Morin Lewiston, Maine |
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Mike
I have that lathe, in fact I have had one for about five years now, give or take. It sounds like a problem with the Reeves Drive. Are the pulleys jamming? Every now and then I put a spot of oil on the shafts at the pulleys since I understand that the pulleys on a Reeves can freeze up. Besides, I think that moving parts need oiling now and then, especially in a dusty enviroment. -- God bless and safe turning Darrell Feltmate Truro, NS Canada www.aroundthewoods.com |
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