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So I bought a Clausing 5914 from the 70's, I think. As I put it together (was partially dissasimbled), I was so happy to find that everything was there. The break/clutch works, motor runs great, vfd was easy to set up (for 3ph motor) . Now its all together and its such a huge upgrade for me, first lathe was a enco 9x20 clone. Trouble Im having is chatter. I cant part steal, and any more than a light cut will send it screaming. Ive gone through alot of the basics I know and I think its the ways and saddle. I was able to fit a .012 shim under the front left clamp on saddle (dont know the proper name) The right side is slightly better, but after I removed the factory shims, it got tighter, but its notably loose under the chuck where you would exspect.
What Im asking, I guess, is : Does chatter come from this area often? Could it be elsewere ? Is there a way to isolate this so I can confirm the location?
Im looking for these answers on other theads here, but there is alot to go through. Thanks in advance.
---UPDATE--
It was the spindle taper , well that made a huge improvement so far. I made a spanner and cranked it down a few times. No effect at first, but as I cleaned the bearing cover and ran it back forth a few times to get things moving. I had to tap the spanner a few times to get accross the line but I can now make a nice heavy cut. The bearings make a little noise if I really push it but its so much better. Thanks for the help, guys.
What Im asking, I guess, is : Does chatter come from this area often? Could it be elsewere ? Is there a way to isolate this so I can confirm the location?
Im looking for these answers on other theads here, but there is alot to go through. Thanks in advance.
---UPDATE--
It was the spindle taper , well that made a huge improvement so far. I made a spanner and cranked it down a few times. No effect at first, but as I cleaned the bearing cover and ran it back forth a few times to get things moving. I had to tap the spanner a few times to get accross the line but I can now make a nice heavy cut. The bearings make a little noise if I really push it but its so much better. Thanks for the help, guys.
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