03-21-2022, 12:40 AM
(03-20-2022, 08:53 PM)vtsteam Wrote: I just installed a Shars 4-jaw on my lathe, and it's feeling a little rough even though new, I'm going to take that apart, and clean and lube it -- I'm assuming in that case just oil, no grease, since there's no gears or scroll. But I'm not confident it isn't a quality issue. Anyway, we'll do the best we can.
Have a couple of small files on the bench with you. I would lay odds that you are going to find several sharp and/or ragged edges and some rough machined surfaces that could do with a little deburring / smoothing while you are in there. At least it will be a one time thing to have to remove any snags.
Willie