Hi Doyle
3/64" is no big deal, the weight of the router will hold it down in place,,,the Drive Center Holder can be found on eBay from time to time but you can make your own with a sq.block of hardwood and a full threaded bolt that you have gound to a sharp point or some round stock that you ground to a spur point...on a grinder...or you can pickup one at a woodworkers store,lathe part....
" follower was not included with the lathe " not to sure what you mean by that ( follower ) .... ?
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Originally Posted by Doyle 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
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