I have been using my lathe more often lately and noticed that I am wearing a shiny spot on the way surface closest to me. I started looking around the machine and noticed the forward wipers are pretty dirty and have some small chips stuck in them so I am hoping that is the issue. I ordered some replacements and will try to keep them cleaner but what do you guys do? Do you replace them regularly? How long do you get out of them?
Also I do a fair bit of using a file to quickly debur the edge of material and some power hack saw work to quickly cut off pieces in the chuck. I am pretty good at putting a cardboard box under the cut to catch the saw dust but I was wondering what you guys use for this...
Also I do a fair bit of using a file to quickly debur the edge of material and some power hack saw work to quickly cut off pieces in the chuck. I am pretty good at putting a cardboard box under the cut to catch the saw dust but I was wondering what you guys use for this...