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Nick,
I'm on digest mode so my response is slow coming.

First thing to do is pull your tailstock off and ck for burrs, rough
spots, etc. after you do the initial alignment ck. Use a small, fine
file to ease off.

To ck for hi/lo spots, use markup dye [Magic Marker will work also]
and a good straightedge on the wear surfaces of the TS. To clean small
areas, I use toilet paper dipped in rubbing alcohol - any burr/rough
spot will tear the paper. Need to remember to re-oil afterwards as RA
has water in it.

Might also pull your headstock and ck also if you find anything on the
tailstock. The reason why is after you use the lathe, the headstock
could settle and your alignment would be off again.

That's the problem with the Chinese stuff - in order to keep it cheap,
shortcuts are taken. Besides, taking the lathe apart will teach you a lot.
Keep some bandaids and hydrogen peroxide around because the burrs can
be sharp!
-=- Bob


Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:51:25 -0800 (PST)