Hello!
I am in the process of cleaning and adjusting the 16x30 Pacemaker that I recently acquired. I noticed that the handle moving the carriage along the Z-axis will slip if it is met with any resistance. I assume it is a safety feature that is meant to prevent catastrophic damage. If this is the case, it feels as though it may be a little TOO forgiving. Before cleaning, the carriage movement was a little sticky as the lathe had been covered in grease before storage. At one point, I couldn't traverse along Z because the carriage had stuck (and the handle just spun). Is it indeed just a safety feature that may need adjustment? Or, is there something wrong that will need repair? If anyone has any advice that may be helpful, please post. Thank you for your time!
I am in the process of cleaning and adjusting the 16x30 Pacemaker that I recently acquired. I noticed that the handle moving the carriage along the Z-axis will slip if it is met with any resistance. I assume it is a safety feature that is meant to prevent catastrophic damage. If this is the case, it feels as though it may be a little TOO forgiving. Before cleaning, the carriage movement was a little sticky as the lathe had been covered in grease before storage. At one point, I couldn't traverse along Z because the carriage had stuck (and the handle just spun). Is it indeed just a safety feature that may need adjustment? Or, is there something wrong that will need repair? If anyone has any advice that may be helpful, please post. Thank you for your time!