Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
Lathe Duplicator problems usually have simple
solutions-under
normal use, you should rarely
have to service a component.
Mostproblems
can
be
corrected by maintenance, alignment,
adjustment, or a change in work habits.
To
help diagnose and remedy any problem
that
may arise when using your Shopsmith Lathe
Duplicator, use this guide:
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Problem
Possible
Cause Solution
Quality
of
cut
is poor (rough or torn
Cutter is above centerline of
Lower table to bring
cutter
down to
surface).
workpiece. centerline; or down
to
1/16" maximum
below centerline for certain types
of
wood.
Lathe speed too low.
Check speed chart and increase
speed.
Cutter
is dull.
Replace the cutter.
Cutting
too aggressively.
Use lighter touch.
Inexact diameters.
Improper alignment
of
lathe centers Check alignment and adjust if
to template centers or follower
to
required.
cutter.
Wrong follower used.
Change to follower with same shape
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as cutter.
Way
tube clamp not positioned Check that recessed ends
of
both
correctly. clamps engage way tubes properly.
Reposition if required.
Alignment was not checked when
Check alignment and adjust if
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remounting duplicator. required.
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Good
lOut
on
one end
of
turning but
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Lathe centers not parallel to table
Check table
to
lathe centers
poor
cut
on other end.
parallelism. Align if required.
Way tube clamp not positioned
Check
that
recessed "md"l
of
both
correctly. clamps engage way
tlioes
properly.
Reposition if required.
Tapered cut.
Template not centered properly
or
Straighten template on centers or
centerline not drawn squarely on
redraw centerline on template.
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template.
Way tube clamp not positioned Check that recessed ends of both
correctly.
clamps
engage way tubes properly.
Reposition if required.
Excessive vibration (whip and
Cutter is below centerline
of
Raise table so
that
cutter is on
chatter) when turning thin spindles.
workpiece.
centerline.
Cutting too aggressively. e lighter touch.
Excessive vibration when turning
Workpiece centers located wrong
Check for proper centers and
larger spindles or bowls.
or wood is unbalanced.
balance. Relocate center(s) or cut
off
stock
until workpiece is
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balanced.
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