Nothing too exciting to report but I did adjust the play in my spindle on my lathe. When I initially set the play, I shimmed the bearings to get approximately .001" play in both the front and rear bearing.
The other week, I noticed the work try to climb the tool, so I removed the chuck and checked. Close to .005" play in the front and .004" in the rear. I gave the bearing cap bolts a quick tighten and got the play back to the .001" mark.
I'm wondering if the bolts have loosened with use or the shims have compressed a little?
The other week, I noticed the work try to climb the tool, so I removed the chuck and checked. Close to .005" play in the front and .004" in the rear. I gave the bearing cap bolts a quick tighten and got the play back to the .001" mark.
I'm wondering if the bolts have loosened with use or the shims have compressed a little?
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