I have a Nova 3000 lathe i have for the most part really ejoyed this lathe. I have had a few issue and have a new one. The motor shaft on the first motor snap as have so many others....no problems Woodcraft had a new motor to me within a week. That motor had some internal problems and failed. Once again Woodcraft sent me a new motor.
The new issue is vibration. Over a period of time I started noticing more and more vibration at first only in my larger turnings and then in smaller and smaller bowls...I contact woodcraft and as before they had several suggestions. I reworked my stand, checked and double checked the bolt up to the stand, inspected everything I and they could think of including tools. Woodcraft sent me a new pivot pin and tighten bolt (not sure what they call these parts) but the vibration is still there....Woodcraft has suggested replacing the spindle bearings but with my current load I hate to loose the turning time to have this done.... Finally to my question....What else could the problem be????? Woodcraft's staff have been right there but I'm really getting aggrevated with this problem. While I may be new to turning i have been woodworking for over 35 yrs and solving machinery problems is nothing new. So if anyone cares to offer a suggestion you may save what little hair I have left....
Greg Robertson Cane River Bowl Works