Turn Off Lathe Backing Plate...Tips?

[mattthemuppet2]

that is super cool, congratulations! You kept your backplate AND didn't damage your lathe, win win all round

 

[tq60]

When you put the chuck on be sure everything is clean.

Turn slowly when it gets close so you can GENTLY turn to stop.

Now unscrew about 1/4 to 1/2 turn and spindle it on as fast as you can.

This usually seats it so it is already bottom out when you use it.

It will still be tight but not as much as it would be if you did not seat it.

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[mickri]

Good to hear the gear block did the trick. They are so inexpensive that I think it should be a must have accessary for any lathe.

 

[G-ManBart]

Good to hear the gear block did the trick. They are so inexpensive that I think it should be a must have accessary for any lathe.

Absolutely....I can't imagine now having one of these going forward!