Care and Maintenance of Bit Adapters

[carvewright]

Please check to make sure that each bit adapter is free from damage or surface defect on the tapered mating surface each use before inserting them into the quick change. These defects include rust, nicks, burrs, excess dry thread cement, etc. Adapters that have surface defects will not fit properly into the quick change and can be dislodged from the machine during operation.

Especially check all new 1/4” shank bit adapters for excess thread cement on the set screws and tapered body surface. Excess thread cement on the set screws, or the body of the adapter, will prevent the adapter from fully snapping into the quick change. To remove thread cement from the adapter, use rubbing alcohol on a rag, or soft toothbrush, and wipe the excess thread cement off the adapter. Do not loosen set screws to clean the adapter.

Also, always make sure that each adapter and the inside of the quick change is coated with a light oil to prevent rust. For additional information on the general care of your machine please see the Care and Maintenance section in the Operators manual. As with your automobile, simple preventative care of your machine can prevent future required service.

[Woodpecker]

Bit adapters? Any remarks about normal wear? My machine is starting to show one bit adapter as polished from wear. Any cause for concern?
Woodpecker

[ChrisAlb]

Bit adapters? Any remarks about normal wear? My machine is starting to show one bit adapter as polished from wear. Any cause for concern?
Woodpecker

Polished is fine. All mine are and that's just the paint/coating coming off them. Any dents, dimples or scratches and you'll want to replace them.

All my adapters are original with well over 300 hours on them. They are all in great shape and work like new. With proper care (cleaning & lube) on both the adapters and chuck, they'll last a very long time.

Also, this is the "Announcement area" and is used for the CarveWright staff. For questions like this you should start a new thread in the "machine" area.

[andes]

what's the best way to clean burn makes off the bits?

Polished is fine. All mine are and that's just the paint/coating coming off them. Any dents, dimples or scratches and you'll want to replace them.

All my adapters are original with well over 300 hours on them. They are all in great shape and work like new. With proper care (cleaning & lube) on both the adapters and chuck, they'll last a very long time.

Also, this is the "Announcement area" and is used for the CarveWright staff. For questions like this you should start a new thread in the "machine" area.

[jcorder]

what's the best way to clean burn makes off the bits?

I will most likely get some grumps about this post, but the fastest way I have found to clean the burn marks off is to use oven cleaner. I know a while back there was quite a bit of discussion about oven cleaner, but I don't leave it on but a few seconds and then clean it right off. It has really cleaned up some nasty looking bits for me.

Good luck
Jeff

[andes]

Ah yes, now that you mention it I do recall a topic about that. I forgot about that, sorry. I will go search for it. Thanks for reminding me ;_}

[flamesrule]

I have just put a deposit on a machine.It will be here at the end of November.My question is if there is any problems with the machine and has to go back is there a place in Canada that can do the service on it other than sending it back to Dallas.I am looking forward to my machine coming so i can learn about the machine.

Thank-You

[jcorder]

I think that is a question for LHR, everything I have seen with the warantee requires it to go back to Texas

[TritonLina]

If you are a canadian customer, there is now a canadian service. You can go on our website www.carvewright.ca or call 1-888-874-8664.

Lina Lapierre
Canadian CarveWright Customer Service

[Dyna Rider]

I have just put a deposit on a machine.It will be here at the end of November.My question is if there is any problems with the machine and has to go back is there a place in Canada that can do the service on it other than sending it back to Dallas.I am looking forward to my machine coming so i can learn about the machine.

Thank-You

If you are a canadian customer, there is now a canadian service. You can go on our website www.carvewright.ca or call 1-888-874-8664.

Lina Lapierre
Canadian CarveWright Customer Service

“The CarveWright is warranted for use in the United States only.”

You can find this information by going to www.carvewright.ca highlighting Support and then clicking on FAQ. In the web page that pops up scroll down to Warranty Information and in the section titled warranty you can find it as the second to last sentence.