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Lathe Tool Rest
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:43 pm
by ryanbp01
Has anyone here have the arm which holds the lathe tool rest break on them while turning? I just had it happen to me a few minutes ago while turning a project.
BPR
p.s. Merry Christmas!!:D
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:25 pm
by JPG
ryanbp01 wrote:Has anyone here have the arm which holds the lathe tool rest break on them while turning? I just had it happen to me a few minutes ago while turning a project.
BPR
p.s. Merry Christmas!!:D
Not I! Where did it break?
P.S. Happy New Year!;)
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:42 pm
by ryanbp01
JPG-
It broke on the opposite side of the handle which tightens the tool rest. I plan on calling Shopsmith Monday morning. It appears the arm is made of cast aluminum. I hadn't noticed any cracks or anything which would have appeared out of place. I plan on taking it the the SS User Group meeting tomorrow afternoon.
BPR
p.s. And a Happy New Year to you too!
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:29 pm
by ryanbp01
Update: I ordered a replacement online on 12/24 and is on backorder. Yesterday I called Shopsmith about the arm. When I get the arm I will send the broken one so they can examine it and ascertain what caused the failure.
BPR