so it is in non-working condition. he doesn’t know how to fix it. he should just put it back and not tell anyone. got it.
It isn’t in ‘non working’ condition. That was my point.
he said it is popped out and wasn’t put back on. You didn’t say you took care of it. No one said they did. that is the point of the ticket system, correct? To make sure it gets assigned so it is at least verified it is back in. So is it?
Nope, he said he didn’t know of the ‘proper way to glue it back on.’ Not the same thing at all, which is why I informed him that it isn’t ‘glued’ on and what was likely causing what he saw.
Do you think someone should file a ticket if they have a drill bit fall out of the chuck (because they loosened the chuck)? This is pretty much the same thing.
Wow, what a discussion. Thank you @wandrson for actually reading my post completely. What I didn’t mention was that after the tip came out I had realized what caused it ( cutting tip too low) replaced the tip, corrected the issue and finished my project.
The only reason I thought it was glued was because there is some green substance on the outside of the section that is inserted into the holder, so I assumed glue.
Since your saying that it is only pressure fit, then I am confident I fixed it properly.
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Oxidized brass chips.
I could be mistaken, but this substance looked like it was something akin to loctite , it appears to have been liquid at one point.
However, I understand that they are supposed to be friction fit.
Thanks for your help.
It is entirely possible that someone tried to loctite them into the holder. Not need or supposed to, but someone may have done it anyway.
Wasn’t aware of any green loctite though.
Yeah me either, it’s probably not loctite, I just meant it looked like adhesive.
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Could be dried polishing compound. Not sure where is it at.
Are you sure it wasn’t turning in reverse? The top of the part/chuck should be spinning toward you.
I’m really interested in using the lathe, but unfortunately I leave town on the 27th, and work during the day, so i cant take the 2 current classes listed on the schedule. but if anyone would be interested in giving me a simple walk through, I would totally be appreciative.
Also, as far as making internal cuts with boring bars / reamers.
Are there any currently stocked, or do I need to bring my own,
I’m looking to machine aluminum tubing and put internal / external steps or a taper on
5/8, 1/2 and 3/8 tubing to make locking telescopic tubing.
Any advice would be great
Nick
817-966-4966
We do have boring bars, though I recently found that someone has destroyed our smallest one. Until it’s replaced I don’t think we have the ability to internally bore 3/8" tube.