Off course it's when I am working on a rush job. Why else would I be working on a Sunday. I was making a light facing cut, when mid cut the pitch of the motor changed. I just had another inch to go so i let it run. After the cut, i noticed smoke coming out from the motor. Casing temperature was 65 degrees C. According to the tag, running temp should be 45 C. I have been shopping around for a bigger lathe. Something used, American or European made. Bugs me that i am going to have to invest around $600 on this old one first, that money should have been going towards the new lathe.
Prairie 1 points 1.2 years ago
Or 10 to 50 years into the future...