Bad carving

[First Sergeant]

Any ideas why my carving is coming out like this. Started carving right, skipped about one inch and then continued. I unloaded the piece and immediately carved another project with no issues.

[bergerud]

Brass roller O ring rubbing on front rubber belt? Press down the brass roller by hand and see how close the O ring comes to the belt.

[First Sergeant]

Just did that. Looks like it comes pretty close. I don't see a video or anything that explains how to fix this.

[bergerud]

Loosen the two small Phillips screws which hold down the squaring plate (the screws near the posts) and you may be able to push the plate back a smidgin. The brass roller will move back with it.

[First Sergeant]

Appreciate the help. Any idea why I was able to carve another project with no issues.

[First Sergeant]

Appreciate the help. Any idea why I was able to carve a separate project with no issues.

[SteveEJ]

Like Al says.. Masking tape.. I had these issues every once-n-a-while. Then I, thanks to a tip from Al, started putting a single length wise strip of masking tape on the edge of the piece that touches the brass roller. I have not had a single skip since then.

Hope Al's tip helps..