HerbO
01-21-2007, 09:25 PM
Picked up CW Friday and did a few test projects in pine.
The first one was a picture of my grandson and turned out OK but a little rough. Chalked it up to using the pine and not on best carve.
Second one was a welcome sign and same thing some of letters were chipped out. Third one I chose Best carve and picked out nice tight grain pine and when it started the lettering it was chipping most of the letters off. I stopped the machine and when it was winding down I noticed the bit was wobbling. I tried getting the bit out and no go. Even used the removal tool ...it was stuck. My first thought was one of set screws came out and was sticking the bit. Even noticed some black powder dropping down on the board. Just kept pulling the chuck up and it finally came out.
The set screws were fine but the bit adaptor was worn and has some dimples on it. I popped in the cutting bit and when you hand turn the chuck you can see about a 32nd side to side difference. Going to call tomorrow see what I can do to fix it.
Sorry for being long winded....First post and lots to tell
The first one was a picture of my grandson and turned out OK but a little rough. Chalked it up to using the pine and not on best carve.
Second one was a welcome sign and same thing some of letters were chipped out. Third one I chose Best carve and picked out nice tight grain pine and when it started the lettering it was chipping most of the letters off. I stopped the machine and when it was winding down I noticed the bit was wobbling. I tried getting the bit out and no go. Even used the removal tool ...it was stuck. My first thought was one of set screws came out and was sticking the bit. Even noticed some black powder dropping down on the board. Just kept pulling the chuck up and it finally came out.
The set screws were fine but the bit adaptor was worn and has some dimples on it. I popped in the cutting bit and when you hand turn the chuck you can see about a 32nd side to side difference. Going to call tomorrow see what I can do to fix it.
Sorry for being long winded....First post and lots to tell