Lathe Chatter

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2hp, 3 phase, with Reeves drive on a 3 hp VFD
Peter

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Progress. this was done with the tailstock engaged. Now if I can get it to do it in the chuck only.


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My Clausing manual says one turn after a "sharp snap" AFTER warming up the bearings by running it a medium speed for one hour. Maybe Thursday...

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That may have been most of the issue. There was some noticeable rocking with the nut loosened. I spend about an hour flatening the compound top, the spacer...

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It is a tapered gib and is adjusted by moving back and forth.
Peter

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Now here is something to check! I will go after this.
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It is 3 phase. One thing that make a very small difference is the steel. 1018 chatter is a problem. 12L14 a little better, not much but a little

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I did this an no movement on the chuck.
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I have a Clausing 5914 12x36 lathe and I can not seem to find the source of the chattering. The spindle bearings have been adjusted as per the manual,...

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Here is one that I made. I have since upgraded the Lexan "soft" hammer to brass. One deep socket, one long ½" carriage bolt, a piece of...

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Almost all the 240V outlets in my shop are run on 12 ga cable with 20 amp breakers and have L6-20r receptacles. It makes it easier to locate and relocate...

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It took me several years to figure it out. Don't feel bad. Kind of like the recess at the bottom of milling vise jaws.
Peter

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I milled a slot in the side of my holder to clear the projection and now they sit nice and straight.
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