[TheForge] Jet tailstock disassembly?

[Bruce .]

No, I'm just wondering whether the two fluids are miscible.  You don't
actually say.

On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 11:54 PM, Chuck Robinson <robi5515 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 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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Bruce
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