Clarke Lathe

[GeorgeD]

Thanks Irving.

Had a bit of an headache earlier so went for a snooze.

Another question if you will,the crossslide feed handle and the dial are very loose is this normal? does it click per each segement of applied cut?

[irving2008]

Thanks Irving.

Had a bit of an headache earlier so went for a snooze.

Another question if you will,the crossslide feed handle and the dial are very loose is this normal? does it click per each segement of applied cut?

no,there's no click, it needs adjusting... read the guide I linked to earlier... they loosen up with age and need tightening from time to time....sometimes the cross slide loosens because too heavy a cut has been attempted and the tool has dug in... tho with only 300W that less of an issue, the motor stalls out if you try too hard.

BTW, do not rely on the cross-slide markings for any degree of accuracy.... they are only good in a relative sense.... always measure the workpiece....