


The teeth on the pinion gear can wear down due to excessive use or misalignment. This piece is almost perfectly balanced and must remain this way. Pinion and shaft-The pinion and shaft work in conjunction with each other and are the main components that drive the rotation of the spindle.If your gib wears down, then it may need to be replaced. The feed gib can become worn out or stuck.

Feed gib-The feed gib assists the vice bracket and correctly positions it with the carriage.Also, if the point becomes bent or damaged, it will wobble and must be replaced. It's important to make sure that this part is secured as it rotates. The point is pressed and secured to the material while rotating. Center point-The spur center is the metal point at the end of the spindle that makes contact with the rotating material.A bushing can break down with wear and may need to be replaced if it will not keep the tool tightened down properly. The main purpose of the bushing is to simplify changing tool positions. Bushing-The bushing on the lathe is affixed to the tool rest lock and makes for easy positioning of different implement types.If the machine doesn't turn on, then you most likely have an issue with the motor or the electronics. If the machine is spinning with a wobble or shake, then the machine may have a bent part or the shaft may be out of alignment. The first thing you want to check is the alignment and balance of the machine make sure there is no material on the tool surface.
