[TheForge] Jet tailstock disassembly?

[Chuck Robinson]

Hey Bruce,
Do you really think I would recommend something that doesn't work?

On 6/29/2013 6:27 PM, Bruce . wrote:
> That transmission fluid/acetone mix was discussed a couple months back
> on one of the Yahoo lathe groups.  Somebody swore the two were
> immiscible.
>
> Meanwhile, it might be worth looking up lathe groups.  There are lots
> of knowledgeable people out there....
>
> On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Chuck Robinson <robi5515 at bellsouth.net> 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.
>> 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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