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Offline Graham

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Annoying little clicks
« on: August 24, 2015, 06:03:54 PM »
Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this.

I have been getting an annoying clicking noise from the lathe when running at low speeds ( sanding etc )
I have tracked it down at last to my evolution chucks ( I need to check but I think it is happening with both of them ) The 3 round sections that the square chuck key fits into has some movement and rattles  at slow speed.
I guess it is not a problem but are they all like that ?
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Offline Dave Brookes

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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2015, 06:12:24 PM »
Graham,
My Versachuck and Axy chucks do that and alway have but it has never bothered me.  You could always put a wide elastic band round it if is really bugging you; can bring you one on Wednesday if you want.

Dave
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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2015, 06:58:13 PM »
Hi Dave.
Now I know what is causing it, and that they are all like it, its no biggie. Over the months I must have wasted hours checking the belt and everything around it looking for the cause.  :)
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I have learnt the first rule of woodturning.
The internal diameter should never exceed the external width.
Nor the internal depth, the external height.
Does that make me an expert now ?

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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2015, 07:26:58 PM »
My supa nova does it as well. The 'keyholes' if you can call them that are a little loose, it is 7 years old so Iassumed it ewas just wear and tear. Doesn't affect it in any way that i can see.

Pete
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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2015, 09:03:13 PM »
Good to know Pete. Thanks.
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I have learnt the first rule of woodturning.
The internal diameter should never exceed the external width.
Nor the internal depth, the external height.
Does that make me an expert now ?

Offline The Bowler Hatted Turner

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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2015, 10:08:52 PM »
Graham I solved the problem with my chucks..........I took my hearing aids out. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2015, 10:15:35 PM »
Quote from: The Bowler Hatted Turner on August 24, 2015, 10:08:52 PM
Graham I solved the problem with my chucks..........I took my hearing aids out. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2015, 10:17:29 PM »
Thanks John, that reminds me need to go and my hearing sorted. Forgot after the last check.....a year ago.

Pete
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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2015, 07:43:21 AM »
Quote from: Mark Sanger on August 24, 2015, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: The Bowler Hatted Turner on August 24, 2015, 10:08:52 PM
Graham I solved the problem with my chucks..........I took my hearing aids out. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Yeah  :) but you know what they say about the hearing of those that cannot see. I heard you from here.  :)
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I have learnt the first rule of woodturning.
The internal diameter should never exceed the external width.
Nor the internal depth, the external height.
Does that make me an expert now ?

Offline Dave Brookes

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Re: Annoying little clicks
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2015, 10:14:46 AM »
Graham, have sent you a PM.
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