??? ??? If it's out side to side ya move the tailstock in the
direction that gets it on point? ( no pun intended )?
??? ??? If it's out top to bottom ya need to shim? the tailstock
.
??? ??? That last pic looks to me like it was taken at a angle so
in that case ya may have to do both . Have ya checked to see id
teh headstock is on the bed straight & not tipped up , down or
sideways ? The mention of rods from a printer is a good one
??? animal
On 1/8/24 7:29 PM, Thomas Key wrote:
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animal¡here are 3 photos.?
Not sure?if they help you see my issue.? It
definitely?appears?the tailstock needs to be
adjusted?which I do know how to do but have not tried. Let
me know what you recommend.? Thanks.
?
Tom
#1 from directly above
#2 from side
#3 .017¡± gap with feeler gauge
On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at
11:36 AM mike allen <
animal@...>
wrote:
??? ??? put a center in the headstock & a nother
in the tailstock , now bring the tailstocl up to the
headstocl . How far off are the 2 center points from
meeting each other ?
animal
On 1/8/24 11:21 AM, Thomas Key wrote:
1st a thanks to those who
suggested my Speedway 7x12 speed control issue was
most likely a bad pot.? I replaced it with some major
surgery and it¡¯s fully recovered and working like new.
Next problem is the unwanted taper I
get machining stock longer than a few inches.? This
happens whether I¡¯m turning between tailstock and 3
jaw chuck or between centers.? I¡¯m not a machinist
an have no idea how to solve this issue.
For measurement I have a magnetic
stand and plunger dial indicator.? But how to use
them to solve my taper issue is a mystery.
Is the an easy way to achieve?this?
Tom
P.S.? I use my lathe in building
bamboo fly fishing rod hardware.
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