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Doyle · 06-27-2008, 03:57 PM

I am very excited about BJs knobs, So, I purchased a Craftsman router lathe from eBay. It was supposed to be new-in-box and never-used. (like we should believe it)
I also downloaded the Craftsman Router Lathe Manual pdf that was offered by BJ. My question is: The router carriage has about 3/64 play, the wobble was measured where the follower would attach to the router carriage; is this looseness enough to affect the quality of a turning other than a knob? Next, the follower was not included with the lathe. It is not a biggie as I can make one. But how long was the original follower? I like the way BJ has mounted his and I will do something similar. Also would anyone have information about the measurements of the Drive Center Holder and Drive Centre Insert that is mentioned in BJs pdf file?
Take care
Doyle

06-27-2008, 03:57 PM	#1
Doyle Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mariposa California USA Posts: 195 View Doyle's Gallery	Report This Post! Craftsman Router Lathe I am very excited about BJs knobs, So, I purchased a Craftsman router lathe from eBay. It was supposed to be new-in-box and never-used. (like we should believe it) I also downloaded the Craftsman Router Lathe Manual pdf that was offered by BJ. My question is: The router carriage has about 3/64 play, the wobble was measured where the follower would attach to the router carriage; is this looseness enough to affect the quality of a turning other than a knob? Next, the follower was not included with the lathe. It is not a biggie as I can make one. But how long was the original follower? I like the way BJ has mounted his and I will do something similar. Also would anyone have information about the measurements of the Drive Center Holder and Drive Centre Insert that is mentioned in BJs pdf file? Take care Doyle __________________ Our tools and machines never take prisoners!
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