Hey all,
I have a 2010 model grizzly type 14x40 lathe. same quality, different name. actually fairly nice machine for the money.
my question is in regards to how much force it takes for the spindle to turn ( in neutral).
For instance, some machines spindles will glide very smooth with even a light touch - this machine will glide a little, but it definitely slows down, and has much more resistance then some machines.
Can this be adjusted with the screw collars on the end of the spindle, or is it due to the lower quality bearings used in the imports? the spindle is very stout and has no runout.
I have seen some imports with very smooth spindles, maybe I just got unlucky.
Im running new AW46 oil in the gear box.
thanks for any input.
I have a 2010 model grizzly type 14x40 lathe. same quality, different name. actually fairly nice machine for the money.
my question is in regards to how much force it takes for the spindle to turn ( in neutral).
For instance, some machines spindles will glide very smooth with even a light touch - this machine will glide a little, but it definitely slows down, and has much more resistance then some machines.
Can this be adjusted with the screw collars on the end of the spindle, or is it due to the lower quality bearings used in the imports? the spindle is very stout and has no runout.
I have seen some imports with very smooth spindles, maybe I just got unlucky.
Im running new AW46 oil in the gear box.
thanks for any input.