Tighten the locknuts while holding the gib screw in place. The slide should move smoothly without rocking. Troubleshooting Common Issues Probable Cause Overextended tool, loose gibs, or blunt tool bit.
Add two drops of light machine oil to the oil caps on top of the headstock. Monthly Maintenance emco compact 5 manual exclusive
: Bolt the lathe to a heavy, vibration-dampening workbench. Tighten the locknuts while holding the gib screw in place
Use a precision machinist level on the bedways. Ensure it is level across the bed and along the bed. emco compact 5 manual exclusive
A large red button that immediately halts all operations.
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