Am I suppose to be lubricating those wedges in the headstock lock?JPG40504 wrote:Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Graphite Or Deburr Deburr Deburr
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Stitch wrote:Am I suppose to be lubricating those wedges in the headstock lock?
I would recommend dry lubricating(graphite etc.) the sliding surfaces between the wedges and the headstock and also the threads. The wedging surfaces should NOT be lubricated although I wax them occasionally(when accessible due to irrelevant activities).
Nothing to panic over, just a good policy.
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Mine works fine in the Power Pro retrofit I did.... but as noted above, that lock-rod is in tight quarters. It is also wrapped with a specific plastic spiral-coil to avoid its metal threads hitting any wires anywhere. You would need to pivot the motor out to get a closer look at the lock-rod.tom_k/mo wrote:Question for any of you others that have a PowerPro. I finally got an opportunity to go make some sawdust with my new PowerPro. I really do like it, but have noticed one thing... The "wing-nut" that you turn to lock the headstock on the tubes to keep it from sliding back and forth seems to have significant resistance. A couple times I'd thought I had tightened it enough to lock the position only to have the headstock slip when I tried extending the quill to move my stock to the live-center (was in lathe turning operation). Anyone else notice anything similar? Think it will "wear-in" or should I call CS?
Chris
Just this evening, I completed the installation of my PowerPro.
Yes, the internal wires connecting the power supply and the motor "nestle" up against the threaded headstock lock rod. The installation kit provides a plastic sleeve to go over the rod to protect the wires from the sharp threads. I misplaced this sleeve and tore my hair out looking for it.........until I finally found it........in my pocket! Arrrrr....I guess I've been working too long. Before installing the headstock lock I carefully filed smooth the face of the wedges. They wern't too badly worn, but now they are perfect.
The only thing I didn't get done was securing the strain relief "grommet" around the motor cord and into the hole in the motor pan. I think this takes a bigger hole in the motor pan than described in the manual. I destroyed this grommet trying to get it in. I'll have to order a new one tomorrow. Drilling/filing the new motor cord hole in the motor pan and inserting this grommet is one of the most time consuming and frustrating aspects of the PowerPro installation.
I've also weighed the new DVR motor, at 37 lbs, 17 lbs heavier than the old AC induction motor so I think I will be ordering a new gas tube for the lift assist as well.
It was very helpful having both the DVD and the manual in front of me as I worked. I had to fiddle around with the belt tensions a little bit, again, the DVD is most helpful. Maybe I'll try cutting something tomorrow.
Yes, the internal wires connecting the power supply and the motor "nestle" up against the threaded headstock lock rod. The installation kit provides a plastic sleeve to go over the rod to protect the wires from the sharp threads. I misplaced this sleeve and tore my hair out looking for it.........until I finally found it........in my pocket! Arrrrr....I guess I've been working too long. Before installing the headstock lock I carefully filed smooth the face of the wedges. They wern't too badly worn, but now they are perfect.
The only thing I didn't get done was securing the strain relief "grommet" around the motor cord and into the hole in the motor pan. I think this takes a bigger hole in the motor pan than described in the manual. I destroyed this grommet trying to get it in. I'll have to order a new one tomorrow. Drilling/filing the new motor cord hole in the motor pan and inserting this grommet is one of the most time consuming and frustrating aspects of the PowerPro installation.
I've also weighed the new DVR motor, at 37 lbs, 17 lbs heavier than the old AC induction motor so I think I will be ordering a new gas tube for the lift assist as well.
It was very helpful having both the DVD and the manual in front of me as I worked. I had to fiddle around with the belt tensions a little bit, again, the DVD is most helpful. Maybe I'll try cutting something tomorrow.
Wanted to report I used the PowerPro as an overhead router - first time today. Ran like a charm at 10,000 RPM and did the job I wanted. Not a very big bit - in fact a real small one. Used a 1/8" roundover with a 1/2" guide bearing to round off the edges of 1/2" holes. These holes serve as the windows for the little trucks and cars my shop is now turning out. That plunge routing worked easier with the PowerPro than trying to fit the bearing into the hole by feel on a router table.
Did a little of the rounding around the edges of a couple trucks, but stopped as I was in strong violation of the 3" finger rule. The trucks are only +/- 3 1/2" long X 1 1/2" high X 1 1/4 wide. The edges are a better job for the router table.
My PowerPro is not perfectly trouble free however. When using the bandsaw (950 RPM) - whenever the blade gets into a little bind (and I mean little) the headstock sometimes has fits of knocking noises along with sharp vibrations. One time it shook violently enough to loosen the hub from the drive spindle. SS has been contacted and is working on solving this particular problem.. Seems there are some computer fixes that have not yet been figured out. Other than that issue, there is sometimes slight vibrations and associated noise when starting a saw blade at 3250 RPM (normal speed). This happens only around 900 RPM while gaining speed. Once running, it is as smooth as silk. Have not noticed any other peculiarities.
Did a little of the rounding around the edges of a couple trucks, but stopped as I was in strong violation of the 3" finger rule. The trucks are only +/- 3 1/2" long X 1 1/2" high X 1 1/4 wide. The edges are a better job for the router table.
My PowerPro is not perfectly trouble free however. When using the bandsaw (950 RPM) - whenever the blade gets into a little bind (and I mean little) the headstock sometimes has fits of knocking noises along with sharp vibrations. One time it shook violently enough to loosen the hub from the drive spindle. SS has been contacted and is working on solving this particular problem.. Seems there are some computer fixes that have not yet been figured out. Other than that issue, there is sometimes slight vibrations and associated noise when starting a saw blade at 3250 RPM (normal speed). This happens only around 900 RPM while gaining speed. Once running, it is as smooth as silk. Have not noticed any other peculiarities.
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
pennview wrote:Chuck, are those small cars and trucks you're making of your design or are the plans available elsewhere? I'd like to build a bunch for Christmas gifts.
They are plans from Toys and Joys. Also that's where the wheels and axles, barrels and drums come from.
They are plans from Toys and Joys. Also that's where the wheels and axles, barrels and drums come from.
I'm using patterns "mini series 2 & 3" http://www.toysandjoys.com/minis.html Not very detailed, but can make hundreds of them. Just finishing up using the last of 600 wheels.
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
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