I have disassembled the apron to clean and adjust the clutch mechanism, which currently does not work. It looks like one of the previous owners used a black adhesive (maybe pitch?) to attach the clutch "housing" as it is oozing from what looks to be screw holes. Whatever, it works and I don't want to tackle right that now. IDK is that original??
However, the same crap was used to fill in the "petcock set screw" hole that the manual claims will drip to indicate the apron is fully oiled.
What is a "petcock set screw" and can I just use a regular set screw there? I assume you remove the set screw, oil up the apron until it drips out that hole, then replace the set screw.
I really like this lathe, I am coming from a 1940's Craftsman/Atlas 12" and this thing is much better. While I don't think it was used hard, it certainly has missed a few decades of maintenance.
Thanks
However, the same crap was used to fill in the "petcock set screw" hole that the manual claims will drip to indicate the apron is fully oiled.
What is a "petcock set screw" and can I just use a regular set screw there? I assume you remove the set screw, oil up the apron until it drips out that hole, then replace the set screw.
I really like this lathe, I am coming from a 1940's Craftsman/Atlas 12" and this thing is much better. While I don't think it was used hard, it certainly has missed a few decades of maintenance.
Thanks