kps
22nd November 2009, 05:47 PM
One comment that has stuck was 'stop the lathe when you hear a new sound'. The headstock is now much harder to turn manually. Opened the pulley hatch on my little electronic Beaver lathe, powered by an AEG 1HP motor, and everything is lined up, pulley firm in the slot, but headstock casing felt warm to touch.
Have run the motor in reverse, same sound and is still tight to turn manually. Motor is cool/warm to touch - as usual.
What are the symptoms of a headstock bearing problem? If so, what the next steps.
This little Beaver has has been excellent to date, but I am not a full-time turner, so its not had a lot of work. Advice welcomed.
Have run the motor in reverse, same sound and is still tight to turn manually. Motor is cool/warm to touch - as usual.
What are the symptoms of a headstock bearing problem? If so, what the next steps.
This little Beaver has has been excellent to date, but I am not a full-time turner, so its not had a lot of work. Advice welcomed.