Great job. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. In 68 years I have never heard a set screw called a grub screw. Fascinating. Christian
Mike - excellent video! Your lathe has two screws that ride in the groove machined on the outside of the quill - one is fixed and aligns the quill to the opening, and the other can be tightened to lock the quill in place. Some lathes only have one screw - the screw that tightens to lock the quill. With this design, if you tighten the screw with the quill misaligned, the end of the screw can bite into the edge of the groove, leaving a burr that causes the quill to not move smoothly. The solution to this is to do everything you suggested, but also use a machinist's file to carefully remove the burr and restore the edge of the groove.
Exactly! This happened to me often, so I converted the adjustable screw to fixed. So now I do not have the adjustable screw and do not miss it. Should be using a screw to lick te quill?
Mike I appreciate this video on the tail stock quill cleaning. Very helpful. One thing off subject I wanted to mention - your sound system for your videos is great, especially the intro. Very well balanced. Thanks for your sharing.
Excellent bit of advice! I lost the switch on my old Grizzly lathe (2003 model) and while I was playing in the headstock area I figured I'd take the reeves drive apart and give it a good cleaning to make the speed control smoother. Fairly simple thing to do which adds significantly to the joy of having a smooth, well running machine. Keep the tips rolling! :)
This video is most helpful to me. Thank you so much. I will do this asap. Learned to turn in 1964. Retired now and turn five days a week. Learning so much from you. Thanks again.
Thanks again for this Mike. I've owned my PowerMatic for over ten years...never even thought of cleaning under the tool rest and tail stock....boy, did they ever need cleaning. Slick as a whistle now.
Hello Mike , what a good reminder to maintain or precious lathe ! I must admit I have forgotten so far and my lathe is ow six months old , so due for a bit TLC. Great video again, I enjoy every minute of it and so was the previous one, too! My lathe 1614VS just come back from Axminster for a repair, the head stock pulley worked itself lose and caused a vibration but I could not find the fault, but they sorted it in no time , great service again! Take care Lutz
Excellent advice Mike. Recently, I found the stem of my tool rest had become stiff. I took it off and to my horror found it had begun to rust. I then remembered I had been turning some very wet wood a week previously and had overlooked the moisture which had seeped into that area. A good clean with a wire brush and some lube soon had things back to normal.
Very well done Mike, I will be putting this to good use when I get a proper lathe. Right now my cheap lathe doesn't allow me to remove the tailstock, so I just get at what I can.
Thanks for the education. I'm in the process of cleaning up a used Delta midi, and the quill wouldn't move. I managed to disassemble it, and this gives me all the information I need to clean it properly before reassembling it.
Great video mate, I must maintain my lathe more regularly. I have recently discovered 3in1 spray, works brilliantly for cleaning the lathe bedways. Cheers, Jim
Thanks Jim, I would imagine most spray lubes will do the trick, some better than others....but we will always say the one we use is the best. You know the old saying....ask 10 turners the same question, and you'll get 11 different answers...lol Take care Mike
Mike Peace just put out a video on lathe maintenance as well. He uses a bronze brush for cleaning shotgun barrels to clean his Morse Tapers, (head and tail stock). Might be better for more stubborn debris. Good tips here and well done video Mike...both Mikes. :-)
Thanks Gil, I actually have one more similar video coming out on Friday, and have mentioned the bronze brush, and Mike Peaces channel too :) Take care Mike
Very useful piece of information Mike. Oddly enough I'm due to do mine tomorrow & like your good self I use GT85. Been using it for years, I find it a better lubricant than the War Department 40 & it lasts longer & gives better results (imo). All the best, Geof.
very informative video Mike. love seeing my sticker in this .. happy days !!!! looking forward to catch up very soon mate and UKIWS. July 15th and of course Makers Central May 2018!! had to pop that one in .. lol see you soon buddy
Thanks Nick, appreciate it mate. Makers Central May 2018....Makers Central May 2018...I Said MAKERS CENTRAL MAY 2018 ;) Cheers mate....see you soon! Mike
thanks mike good video, but when assembling the tail stock why don't you screw the two parts together a few turns that will then allow you to place the shaft at the hole without damaging the bush that it turns on.. just a thought barry
Thank you for that Barry, brain fart on my behalf me thinks. Sometimes, especially at my time of life ;) A very valid suggestion, and once again I thank you for it. Take care Mike
Thanks Mart, I've been using a Dry Lube on my chucks to date, but am going to use the GT85 and see how it performs...they may be a problem with it attracting dust etc., but I can't say for sure just yet. Cheers Mike
Hi Porky, I have heard this said before, thanks for the heads up. I personally haven't had a problem, but I suppose it could be if you sprayed and overspray hit your work, something I have never done.....to date that is ;) Cheers Mike
Mike, I have a question about your JSP respirator. Because of your recommendation, I bought one and really think it's a great piece of woodturning equipment. Do you have problems with chips collecting and sticking to the neck flap? Any recommendations on keeping chips from sticking there?
Staynavytom . I have one too and have the same experience. Not sure there is anything to be done due to the nature of the material. Will be delighted to be proved wrong if anyone has a solution! Mine is the Axminster branded one. Apart from my lathe, of course, it has to be one of the best purchases I have made. I quite like my lungs! All the best to all. Mike
Hi, I am pleased to hear the you like the JSP, but I cannot offer any solution to your question, part from a quick brush, or blast with the airline...that's what I do :) I have to add that I personally don't find it much of a problem, but it would be nice if a different material was used to sort it . Cheers Mike
i dont know what it is with mine but when i take it to bits and goto put the quill back in I have to beat it in with a rubber head persuasion stick lol, and that is with the bolt removed that the quill slot rides alomg and the mouth of the headstock dripping with wd40 im gonna have to try that spray you use
That is strange Kevin, I would take it out again and try again, I think it could be possibly taking the thread at the wrong point, if that makes sense. Let me know how you get on. Cheers Mike
Great job. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.
In 68 years I have never heard a set screw called a grub screw.
Fascinating.
Christian
Thank you Christian, I also find it fascinating how there are different names for the same thing :)
Thanks for watching mate.
Cheers
Mike
Mike - excellent video!
Your lathe has two screws that ride in the groove machined on the outside of the quill - one is fixed and aligns the quill to the opening, and the other can be tightened to lock the quill in place.
Some lathes only have one screw - the screw that tightens to lock the quill. With this design, if you tighten the screw with the quill misaligned, the end of the screw can bite into the edge of the groove, leaving a burr that causes the quill to not move smoothly. The solution to this is to do everything you suggested, but also use a machinist's file to carefully remove the burr and restore the edge of the groove.
Exactly! This happened to me often, so I converted the adjustable screw to fixed. So now I do not have the adjustable screw and do not miss it. Should be using a screw to lick te quill?
Hi Louie, and thanks for that information....very useful for those who have that problem.
Cheers
Mike
Mike I appreciate this video on the tail stock quill cleaning. Very helpful. One thing off subject I wanted to mention - your sound system for your videos is great, especially the intro. Very well balanced.
Thanks for your sharing.
Thank you on both counts Zetus, much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Excellent bit of advice! I lost the switch on my old Grizzly lathe (2003 model) and while I was playing in the headstock area I figured I'd take the reeves drive apart and give it a good cleaning to make the speed control smoother. Fairly simple thing to do which adds significantly to the joy of having a smooth, well running machine. Keep the tips rolling! :)
Thanks Bill, someone once said to me.....if you look after your tools, they will look after you :)
Cheers
Mike
Well done Mike. Probably one of the many jobs that rarely gets done.
Thanks Paul, you're probably right there mate.
Cheers
Mike
This video is most helpful to me. Thank you so much. I will do this asap. Learned to turn in 1964. Retired now and turn five days a week. Learning so much from you. Thanks again.
Happy to hear you found it of some use Frank....wish I could turn all week....lol.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks again for this Mike. I've owned my PowerMatic for over ten years...never even thought of cleaning under the tool rest and tail stock....boy, did they ever need cleaning. Slick as a whistle now.
Glad it made a difference Gary, thanks for watching mate.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the video. I just did this maintenance after watching. My tailstock works smoother now.
Glad it worked for you Mike
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, Great info! I didn't realize the tail stock came apart so easy. Headed out to clean up mine. Thanks Again, Rick
Hi Rick, glad you found it useful.
Cheers
Mike
Hello Mike , what a good reminder to maintain or precious lathe ! I must admit I have forgotten so far and my lathe is ow six months old , so due for a bit TLC. Great video again, I enjoy every minute of it and so was the previous one, too!
My lathe 1614VS just come back from Axminster for a repair, the head stock pulley worked itself lose and caused a vibration but I could not find the fault, but they sorted it in no time , great service again! Take care Lutz
+Lutz Kunstler
Hi Lutz, happy to hear that you're pleased with Axministers service, and that you found the video of interest.
Cheers
Mike
Helpful info Mike , Its the little jobs like these that are just as important .
Cheers mate, Bram.
Hi Bram, and thank you, I'm glad you agree. Hang on...if you agree with me....it must be wrong! ;)
Take care mate
Mike
Thank you very much Mike! That was very informative, and necessary! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us here! Keep turning Mate!
Hi Tracy, and thanks for the supportive comment mate.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent advice Mike. Recently, I found the stem of my tool rest had become stiff. I took it off and to my horror found it had begun to rust. I then remembered I had been turning some very wet wood a week previously and had overlooked the moisture which had seeped into that area. A good clean with a wire brush and some lube soon had things back to normal.
Thank you Alan. If you do virtually the same....it must be a good procedure :)
Take care
Mike
Thanks for a timely reminder Mike-first job tomorrow!😆😆
My pleasure, and thanks for watching Alan
Cheers
Mike
That's a reminder all of us turners need. Thanks Mike.
Thanks for watching Sid, appreciate it my friend
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike! Excellent! Very nice instructional on the tailstock cleaning! Cheers! Daniel
Hi Daniel, and thank you my friend.
Cheers
Mike
Very well done Mike, I will be putting this to good use when I get a proper lathe. Right now my cheap lathe doesn't allow me to remove the tailstock, so I just get at what I can.
Thank you, appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for the education. I'm in the process of cleaning up a used Delta midi, and the quill wouldn't move. I managed to disassemble it, and this gives me all the information I need to clean it properly before reassembling it.
Glad to be off service Graham, happy to hear that you found it useful
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike. Very interesting. One for me to have a go at in a few months time. Other tips on lathe maintenance would be welcome. Cheers. Andrew
Glad you liked it Andrew.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike for your informative videos. I look forward to them .
Thanks for your kind words and support Peter.
Cheers
Mike
Nice one Mike - a very clear and concise video.
Take care, Dave
👍🍺
Thank you Dave.
Cheers
Mike
More like this please Mike, very helpful.
Lol.....thanks Mac, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Great video mate, I must maintain my lathe more regularly. I have recently discovered 3in1 spray, works brilliantly for cleaning the lathe bedways. Cheers, Jim
Thanks Jim, I would imagine most spray lubes will do the trick, some better than others....but we will always say the one we use is the best. You know the old saying....ask 10 turners the same question, and you'll get 11 different answers...lol
Take care
Mike
Nice quick valuable tip Thanks Mike
Thank you my friend, for watching, and commenting, always a pleasure to hear from you Al :)
Cheers
Mike
Great tips MIKE enjoy all your videos Thanks
Thanks Jerry, appreciate that mate.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you sir for the wonderful instruction. Going out to do mine right now.
Looking forward to this series 😀👌
Only one more to come Shaun....just a mini series really....lol
Cheers
Mike
Great information and reminder that we have to stop, and clean up from time to time.
Indeed Ron, it pays dividends over time for sure, and thank you.
Cheers
Mike
AWESOME Tip Mike, Thanks for Sharing Mate
Thanks Jamie.
Cheers
Mike
Sweet tutorial Mike !!......Thanks !!
Chris.
Hi Chris, and thanks mate.
Cheers
Mike
Hi that's a really great informative video... I especially like your videos as I have the same lathe.
Glad you found it of interest Kevin, great lathes are they not :)
Cheers
Mike
Good advice MIke, I wonder how many people do it or even think about it.
Thanks
James
Thanks James, not as many as there should be I wager mate ;)
Cheers
Mike
Great help there Mike, cheers my friend.. 👍🏼😊
Thank you Marc
Take care
Mike
Mike Peace just put out a video on lathe maintenance as well. He uses a bronze brush for cleaning shotgun barrels to clean his Morse Tapers, (head and tail stock). Might be better for more stubborn debris. Good tips here and well done video Mike...both Mikes. :-)
Thanks Gil, I actually have one more similar video coming out on Friday, and have mentioned the bronze brush, and Mike Peaces channel too :)
Take care
Mike
Very useful piece of information Mike. Oddly enough I'm due to do mine tomorrow & like your good self I use GT85. Been using it for years, I find it a better lubricant than the War Department 40 & it lasts longer & gives better results (imo).
All the best,
Geof.
Thanks Geof, I've only just started to use it, and I have to say I am impressed.
Take care
Mike
@geofo60 That's because WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. WD means *_Water Displacement._*
Works GREAT on things like wet spark plug wires or distributor cap.
Thanks Mike, very helpful.
Glad you found it of some use Bill.
Cheers
Mike
Awesome cleaning tips for the lathe my friend very good job to :)
Thank you TJ
Cheers
Mike
As always a very informative video.
Thank you Mark
Cheers
Mike
Great tip Mike . Cheers .
Thanks Glen.
Take care
Mike
Good, sensible, stuff.
Thanks Brendan...makes a change for me to be sensible! ;)
Cheers mate
Mike
Thanks, will have to do mine now! Cheers
You'll be pleased you did Shaun :)
Cheers
Mike
Need video Mike! I also recently was engaged in it. Good luck!
Thanks Aleksey.
Cheers
Mike
Nice one Michael. Lubricant. Used to be known as "first and last"
Thank you Michael....I seem to remember that saying too mate :)
Take care
Mike
very informative video Mike. love seeing my sticker in this .. happy days !!!! looking forward to catch up very soon mate and UKIWS. July 15th and of course Makers Central May 2018!! had to pop that one in .. lol see you soon buddy
Thanks Nick, appreciate it mate. Makers Central May 2018....Makers Central May 2018...I Said MAKERS CENTRAL MAY 2018 ;)
Cheers mate....see you soon!
Mike
lol.. your a legend! see you soon buddy
Thank you so much for the tips
My pleasure, and thank you for watching Tomas.
Cheers
Mike
great video Mike. Guess what I will be doing when I next get in my shop?!
+Ian Maude
Lol..... and thank you Ian.
Not long now, see you in a couple of weeks :)
Cheers
Mike
You just reminded me... I never do this.
Thanks Mike!
You'll be happy with the results I assure you Sattva :)
Cheers
Mike
Very nice video I like how you put a bolt to keep it from turning on you. Do you have a video on it?
Thank you, the tailstock is exactly as it came, I haven't modified it at all my friend.
Cheers
Mike
thanks mike good video, but when assembling the tail stock why don't you screw the two parts together a few turns that will then allow you to place the shaft at the hole without damaging the bush that it turns on.. just a thought barry
Thank you for that Barry, brain fart on my behalf me thinks. Sometimes, especially at my time of life ;)
A very valid suggestion, and once again I thank you for it.
Take care
Mike
know the feeling well ha ha keep up the good work
Good advice Mike,
Thanks Mike. Sorry you had to miss going to KC with your mates.
Not as sorry as I was Gary....lol ;)
Thanks Harry
Cheers
Mike
you just remind me that i have plenty of work to do on my Lathe !!! LOL
Lol....sorry about that Kostas ;)
Cheers
Mike
Good tips
+Buona Fortuna
Thank you very much
Cheers
Mike
thanks
Nice video Mike, can you use GT85 as a lube on scroll chucks, or should i use something else, Many thanks Mart
Thanks Mart, I've been using a Dry Lube on my chucks to date, but am going to use the GT85 and see how it performs...they may be a problem with it attracting dust etc., but I can't say for sure just yet.
Cheers
Mike
PTFE. That you spray PTFE will or may react with the any paintwork you do, only may.
Hi Porky, I have heard this said before, thanks for the heads up. I personally haven't had a problem, but I suppose it could be if you sprayed and overspray hit your work, something I have never done.....to date that is ;)
Cheers
Mike
Mike, I have a question about your JSP respirator. Because of your recommendation, I bought one and really think it's a great piece of woodturning equipment. Do you have problems with chips collecting and sticking to the neck flap? Any recommendations on keeping chips from sticking there?
Staynavytom . I have one too and have the same experience. Not sure there is anything to be done due to the nature of the material. Will be delighted to be proved wrong if anyone has a solution! Mine is the Axminster branded one. Apart from my lathe, of course, it has to be one of the best purchases I have made. I quite like my lungs! All the best to all. Mike
Hi, I am pleased to hear the you like the JSP, but I cannot offer any solution to your question, part from a quick brush, or blast with the airline...that's what I do :)
I have to add that I personally don't find it much of a problem, but it would be nice if a different material was used to sort it .
Cheers
Mike
i dont know what it is with mine but when i take it to bits and goto put the quill back in I have to beat it in with a rubber head persuasion stick lol, and that is with the bolt removed that the quill slot rides alomg and the mouth of the headstock dripping with wd40
im gonna have to try that spray you use
That's a bit strange Mark, don't know why that happens, let me know if you suss it out mate.
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt will do mate its about time I did it so when I get to it ill record a short vid, bet you can't wait lol
It's good to clean but you must lubricate properly on re-assembly
Totally agree Kevin.
Cheers
Mike
my live center does not remove from my tailstock it's part of the quill there is no morse taper on it
This won't apply to you then Frank.....less cleaning for you to do mate :)
Take care
Mike
Mine won’t let me spin it out like that. It’s stuck what do I do?
Hi Tyler, what lathe do you have?
Hmm I have done something wrong mine now is not going back to zero if you see what I mean...
That is strange Kevin, I would take it out again and try again, I think it could be possibly taking the thread at the wrong point, if that makes sense.
Let me know how you get on.
Cheers
Mike
Nice cheaning tips...
Thank you Robert.
Cheers
Mike