[TheForge] Jet tailstock disassembly?

[Andrew Vida]

On 6/29/2013 12:52 PM, Bob Ehrenberger wrote:
> Andy,
>
> I don't know anything about taking apart a tail stock. But usually a thin
> oil if given time to penitrate will loosen things up, if there is nothing
> broken inside. Most of the time if there is any movement at all, the oil
> will find a way in if you work on it.

This thing's been stiff since day 1, about 15 years ago.  Not my lathe, 
but well taken care of.  I've kroiled it, tranny fluid, you name it. 
Bupkis.
>
> The tail stock on my lathe has a lever that you can tighten to lock it in
> place.  When the lever is backed off it is really loose.

So does this.  I've removed the parts.  Still stiff as an oar.