Recent content by Bob Wight

Franklee, Thanks for the excellent info. Going to check-out this P.M. and will report the findings.

I've found the cause of the problem, someone had replaced the original 1750 RPM motor w/a 3450 RPM one? Never caught it, even I always ran it on the lowest speed. Where would the best place to try to locate a replacement used motor and what might be causing the wobble? The spindle is removed...

Thanks FrankLee,Ill let you know how I make out.

FrankLee, Would you have any idea where I may find a replacement spindle to replace my bent spindle, assuming I'm able to remove the damaged one from my d.p.? Your wealth of information available through your links is amazing and much appreciated. Feel free to communicate with me by email...

FrankLee, Thanks for the response. I'll check the press and get back you. Bob

The problem came on suddenly, I'd had a bronze sleeve bearing chucked in and it was spinning @ low speed. Slowly sanding with emery cloth to reduce the OD to the needed dimension for the project @ hand. the next time the press was put into duty the chuck had a bad wobble that it never had...