Turbo,
Forgot say that when you adjust the preload on the bearings, run the lathe till everything gets warmed up then feel the headstock near the spindle bearing at the chuck end. It should feel slightly warm. If it feels hot you need to back off the preload.
Ron
Forgot say that when you adjust the preload on the bearings, run the lathe till everything gets warmed up then feel the headstock near the spindle bearing at the chuck end. It should feel slightly warm. If it feels hot you need to back off the preload.
Ron