Re: vicmarc tailstock problem

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Cheers Paul

>I have a VL 200 and the tailstock is stuck. It will not advance or >retreat. I removed the locking handle and there appears to be a piece >of metal in there which does not match the color of the shaft which is >"supposed" to move in and out, was it attached to the locking handle >and now binding the movement? I also tried to remove the set screw >opposite the locking handle and it will only rotate 2-3 degrees either >way and then is bound tight. It appears to align with the keyway, any >idea that the problem might exist here, if so suggestions please?

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Paulco
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Maybe you could try to loosen the nut on the underside of the tailstock, between the bedrails. There is this round disc that is locking the tailstock on the rails when you move the lever, and if this nut has "selftightened", your problem might occur.

Bjarte

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Bjarte Runderheim

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