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rpdieringer
08-03-2010, 03:00 PM
I am new to this forum as I just bought a Carvewright last week. The machine performs well however there is a large heat buildup (hot to touch) in the cutting head which travels up the flex shaft. The motor end of the shaft does not get hot. From what I have read this is not normal. Thanks for any comments.
fwharris
08-03-2010, 03:14 PM
Rp,
Welcome to the forum!! Best guess is either the flex shaft needs to be lubed (check your owners manual) or if it was lubed with the liquid wrench w/molly it was over lubed and some of the lube has run down into the top bearing of the cutting head..
rpdieringer
08-03-2010, 11:19 PM
Thanks for the reply. If it is the second possibility, could you tell me any options?
Digitalwoodshop
08-04-2010, 11:52 AM
Remove the top hat, 2 screws and wipe excess oil. They are Ceramic Bearings and run at high speed.
If it is a new Carve tite I saw LHR post a break in period causing heat....
AL
That is normal, I too was concern with the heat and called LHR. It is a normal breaking in process, the chuck is loud and gets hot. Once you run it a while it gets cooler and quieter.
Ike
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