[TheForge] Jet tailstock disassembly?

[Andrew Vida]

On 6/29/2013 1:34 PM, Chuck Robinson wrote:
> Hey Andy,
> If there isn't a set screw holding it. try a mixture of 50% dextron II
> transmission oil and 50# Acetone.
> It works even better than Kroil.

Thanks CHuck, I have heard of this great virtue in ATF.  I am now 
thinking the set screw broke in the hole, so the tailstock comes off and 
I will inspect and drill if necessary.  It is a structurally simple 
device and it is clear I have exhausted all other possibilities.  Given 
the screw has a broken end, I do believe I may now have the answer.

I will let you all know once I check this out.

Thanks again.  This, too, is very helpful.
> Chuck
>
> On 6/29/2013 12:10 PM, Ries Niemi wrote:
>> saying a "jet lathe" is like saying a "ford car".
>> Jet has imported lathes from at least 4 different countries, over a
>> period of 40 years, and there are literally dozens of different
>> models, probably 20 or more different manufacturers. So there is a
>> wide variety of types, sizes, and construction techniques.
>>
>> here is a link to a recent version of one of the more common ones-
>> http://content.jettools.com/assets/manuals/321101AK_man_EN.pdf
>>
>> on page 36, you can see there is a hidden set screw with lock nut that
>> holds the quill in.
>>
>> Perhaps yours has something like this?
>>
>> Sometimes these screws are located so you cant even see them unless
>> you yank the tailstock off, and turn it upside down.
>>
>> Ries
>>
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