Jet Mini Tail Stock not working?

Re: Jet Mini Tail Stock not working?

Sonja Lemon

>Carole, it sounds like you screwed the spindle all the way out. This is the way to remove it. Now, push it back in and turn the wheel counterclock wise to engage it. (push and turn at the same time) It should work now. Sonja

Re: Jet Mini Tail Stock not working?

Carole in VA

>Hmmm...it will turn now until it meets some resistance, then the whole spindle (the part the morse taper fits into) just spins. I can't eject the taper and I can't tighten it down on a workpiece since it just starts slipping inside the stock. I am assuming the slot in the spindle is suppose to engage on something but I can't see anything inside. There is a set screw in the wheel but that is tight.

Re: Jet Mini Tail Stock not working?

Sean Troy

>Mke sure the groove is lining up with the set screw. That will do it every time. Sean

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pete langevin

>i have had that happen many times.. just align that slot with the set screw and make sure it is trackign within that slot and you should be all set..

Re: Jet Mini Tail Stock not working?

Richard Allen

>Hi Carol

THe set screw they are talking about is the Quill locking screw see picture...

Duh! New nick is HB

Carole in VA

>Just call me "HB" for half brain. I was peering inside looking for a rectangular key that would fit in the slot on the quill. How much dumber can I get? Thanks guys/gals. (Carole slinks off wondering if she should sell every piece of machinery she owns and take up knitting!)

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Barry Turner

>Heck no! Stop beating yourself up. Everybody does stuff like that. I'm sort of a pioneer myself when it comes to making mistakes. I tend to make mistakes no one else has ever made before.

But, do you know some people actually turn knitting needles on mini lathes? Betcha could do it on your Jet Mini.

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Don Henthorn

>Don't you dare, Carole. We like very much having you on this board.

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Robert Cox

>I did the same thing today! Backed the lockdown out too far and started cranking.

Didn't go far!

I hacve a friend who does pens and small stuff for a living after a corporate downsizing got him. He does very nice knotting needles.