I have had my second-hand lathe for about 8 weeks now and have broken a few belts, the belts in Australia are $20 so getting expensive.
Ist break parting jam
2nd starting with 4 jaw chuck with tensioner engaged.
3rd can't remember
4th just started it without much load with the tensioner engaged, second highest speed.
Is this normal, it is a hassle to disengage tensioner every time stop and start to measure etc.
I have loosened tension on spring and have now set the tensioner so there is a slight slip.
Is there something else I can do..
Thanks
Ist break parting jam
2nd starting with 4 jaw chuck with tensioner engaged.
3rd can't remember
4th just started it without much load with the tensioner engaged, second highest speed.
Is this normal, it is a hassle to disengage tensioner every time stop and start to measure etc.
I have loosened tension on spring and have now set the tensioner so there is a slight slip.
Is there something else I can do..
Thanks