During a recent quest to improve the turning finish on my 10L, I tightened up the split nut on the left end of the spindle. This greatly improved the turning finish as well as put a little load on the back gears and made them run almost silently! I was extremely happy with the results until I went to dial in some stock in the 4 jaw chuck. I found it extremely difficult to rotate the spindle without loosening up the split nut. Here is my question - Has anyone replaced the fibere washer on the left end of the headstock with a Torrington type bearing? If so, please share your experience.
Thanks,
Earl
Thanks,
Earl