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W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+)
Vibration noise while
machine is running; noise
remains constant when
speed is changed.
1. Dented fan cover on motor. 1. Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and
replace if damaged.
Excessive vibration. 1. Workpiece mounted incorrectly.
2. Workpiece warped, out of round,
or is flawed.
3. Spindle speed is set too fast for
mounted workpiece.
4. Lathe is resting on an uneven sur-
face.
5. Motor mount bolts are loose.
6. Belt is worn or damaged.
7. Spindle bearings are worn.
1. Re-mount workpiece, making sure that centers are
embedded in true center of workpiece.
2. Cut workpiece to correct, or use a different
workpiece.
3. Reduce the spindle speed.
4. Shim or adjust feet to remove any wobbles.
5. Tighten motor mount bolts.
6. Replace belt.
7. Replace spindle bearings.
Chisels grab or dig into
workpiece.
1. Tool rest set too low.
2. Tool rest set too far from
workpiece.
3. Wrong chisel/tool being used.
4. Chisel/tool dull.
1. Set tool rest higher. See for how to properly
set the tool rest height.
2. Move the tool rest closer to the workpiece. See
for the proper workpiece/tool rest clearance.
3. Use the correct chisel/tool; educate yourself by
reading books, trade magazines, or seeking help
from an experienced lathe operator.
4. Sharpen or replace the chisel/tool you are using.
Bad surface finish. 1. Wrong spindle speed.
2. Dull chisel or wrong chisel being
used for the operation.
1. Use trial-and-error to find a better spindle speed.
2. Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel.
Tailstock moves. 1. Tailstock mounting bolt loose.
2. Too much clamping pressure
applied by tailstock.
3. Bed surface is oily or greasy.
1. Tighten.
2. Apply less clamping pressure with tailstock.
3. Clean bed surface to remove oil/grease.
Can't remove tapered tool
from tailstock barrel.
1. Tailstock barrel had not retracted
all the way back into the tailstock.
2. Debris was not removed from taper
before inserting into barrel.
1. Turn the barrel handwheel until it forces taper out
of barrel.
2. Always make sure that taper surfaces are clean.