New Mark V Owner

[JPG]

Newbie question… So I was attempting to use the lathe the other day and I don’t think I’m doing it right. That or something is broken. What is the proper order of sequence to extend the head portion and tighten it down without it backing off? I loosened the tension device next to the handle but my handle just spins on the shaft… is there a way to tighten down the handle or is something stripped? If I loosen the tension device until it backs against the handle itself there is enough force against the handle that it doesn’t spin and allows me to move the head portion. But the second I attempt to tighten down the tension device (Long way back to the end) it gets loose and backs off… Any suggestions would be extremely helpful!!

I am assuming* you are referring to the quill STOP as a 'tension device'. That it is not.

The quill feed shaft has a couple of things on the operator side.

A handle that is repositionable by backing out the handle and tightening it back into one of three detent positions.

The wing nut on the shaft(again the operator side) when tightened should lock the quill in any position both retracted and extended.

The quill stop(on the back side) should be disabled(wingnut loose).

* assumption incorrect - I think you are referring to the quill lock as a 'tension device'.

[75kona]

Thanks! Wow that was an easy fix.. I think the detent positions on my unit are a little worn over the years but with a stiff tightening it appear to be holding strong now

[JPG]

Thanks! Wow that was an easy fix.. I think the detent positions on my unit are a little worn over the years but with a stiff tightening it appear to be holding strong now

Loosen the handle and remove the handle and collar. You can then see the distinct positioning of the depressions the handle detents into.