waxing the tailpiece?
Yeah, funny subject; you write a better one.
Anyhow, I have turned many bowls, but decided to try my first spindle today. I found if I really tightened the tail piece there was too much friction; and if I loosened it, it wobbled. I "solved" the problem by waxing it. That way I could tighten it up, yet not get friction. Is this a reasonable approach, or is there a better way? Thanks. |
waxing the tailpiece?
Yes, wax was a standard until recent years. Now the standard is to use a
live center. A live center has a ball bearing mounted point that rotates with the work so friction is not a problem. most lathes sold today come standard with a live center. Odd yours didn't. "Toller" wrote in message ... Yeah, funny subject; you write a better one. Anyhow, I have turned many bowls, but decided to try my first spindle today. I found if I really tightened the tail piece there was too much friction; and if I loosened it, it wobbled. I "solved" the problem by waxing it. That way I could tighten it up, yet not get friction. Is this a reasonable approach, or is there a better way? Thanks. |
waxing the tailpiece?
"CW" wrote in
.net: Yes, wax was a standard until recent years. Now the standard is to use a live center. A live center has a ball bearing mounted point that rotates with the work so friction is not a problem. most lathes sold today come standard with a live center. Odd yours didn't. My cheapie from the toy store suggested using oil on the tailstock. I'll have to try wax sometime, though, as I don't need the oil staining the wood before I do it myself. Puckdropper -- Wise is the man who attempts to answer his question before asking it. To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm |
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