Help me fix my Lathe

[zacs]

Ok, I am glad you guys have an idea about what is wrong.

Exactly how do i fix it? Can I just go out and buy one of these pins or did something break? There is nowhere to screw a set screw, so maybe a tab broke off? I don't really know [can't remember] what it looked like before.

Like I said I am not very mechanically minded, so if you guys can really spell out what I need to do in idiot language that would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Zac

[Slipknot]

Ya, the keyway looks worn, take the key to the hardware store and try to get a new one. OR you might try using something to wedge in that space above the key. It looks like there is space to jam some kind of shim in there to keep it from vibrating out again. good luck, you should be able to atleast do that.


oh ya, you are a good photographer

[Raven]

get that keeper key out ...one way or another...

and then drive down to a true value store and either grab

one yourself or ask where they are.... lotsa drawers (match it up)

and get a replacement key or pin... they callem...

then figure out why??? the two pulleys are out of

alignment....because the belt wouldn't seek to travel over to

the other groove in the pulley , if they were perfectly aligned.

so you'll maybe need a straight edge across the two pulley's
or use a framing square to make sure nothing is out of square.

then look at the mounting bolts or look for places to adjust

both the tension (generally 1/2 to 3/4 inch deflection is normal)

when you push down on the belt with your thumb and the base(s)

look for a slotted hole ...loosen it slightly until you can tap it

with a rubber mallot into perfect alignment.

then adjust your rpm's to real slow and eye ball it.

keep checking and tightening until you can go faster and faster.

[bassmaster]

dude reverse it pull the pully off and then put the pin in

[likwid]

Collar on the end of the shaft with a set screw.