Just a quick thank you Mark Schwartz of Penn State Industries.  Many of you may know that Charles Nicholls, one of our site hosts, has been having some headstock noise in his lathe.  Mark and PSI have given Charles an RMA and will repair the headstock as a warranty repair. 

 

Thanks to Mark and P.S.I.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Now that's great news!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Thank you so much Mark!! You have no idea how important this is to keep Charles sane getting his lathe fixed! Thank you!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Way to go Mark. This wouldn't have happened If Ron had not taken the bull by the horns and contacted them in Charles's behalf in order to get it fixed. Ron you are awesome my friend! 

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EAGLES MAY SOAR BUT WEASELS DON'T GET SUCKED INTO JET ENGINES!

YES! How could we forget Ron!!! Thanks Ron!

Mike Dillen said:

Way to go Mark. This wouldn't have happened If Ron had not taken the bull by the horns and contacted them in Charles's behalf in order to get it fixed. Ron you are awesome my friend! 

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EAGLES MAY SOAR BUT WEASELS DON'T GET SUCKED INTO JET ENGINES!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Shucks twertn't nuttin.  Besides, that's why Morris pays us a six figure salary. 

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Mark, Ron and PSI - we all thank you for going that extra mile.

ps - I received my Story Tape today.  Must say, first time I ever bought a "measuring" style tape that had no markings on it. Guess what, gang, Now I won't screw up the measurements ! ! ! ! !

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

Thanks Mark and thanks Ron for helping Charles.

Great job!

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

So thankful you jumped on this one Ron, i was under the impression that the lathe only had a 1 yer warranty but i guess the new 3 year warranty was retro active to any Turncrafter Commander bought in the last year. Which is great news to me!

 

THANK YOU To the PSI Tech support team and Ron!! 

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

OK, I was hoping I would not have any issues with removing the headstock, but as usual my life wouldnt be normal without having some sort of issue on everything I do.

I am trying to get the headstock removed so that it can be sent in for repair. Problem, They dont make an allen wrench short enough on the common market to get to the screws that need to be removed!

 

It sort of looks like maybe one can be removed by removing the speed indicator plate but the red painted metal actually comes up over the screws on both sides. I tried a conventional L shaped allen wrench and I also tried the detachable type that can be used with a removeable head driver, neither would allow access. I will try removing the speed indicator plate tomorrow after I get up and see if it makes a difference. If it somehow actually works though, tyhat still leaves the screw on the back side to be removed which has nothing but pure metal blocking access to the screw. Any ideas????

 

Thanks!

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

I've used the "ball" end type of allen wrench to get in tight spots. They are made as both socket and allen wrenches.

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

Grind down the allen wrench until you can get it in the bolt.

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 Reply by

Harry Brink

2 hours ago

I've used the "ball" end type of allen wrench to get in tight spots. They are made as both socket and allen wrenches.

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Harry Brink Bulldog Woodworking Montana

 

Hi Harry I have heard of that type of wrench but have never actually seen one.

 

 

 

 Mike Dillen said:

Charles,

You need a Stubby hex key.  It has a short leg to get in to tight areas like on your lathe.  The one pictured also has a ball end.

You can also modify the hex key you have.  Cut off enough to fit in the space and use an open end wrench of the correct size to turn it.

Cut the short end of the hex key make your own stubby.

Charles, it isn't an ideal solution but if you have to use a pair of vise grips or channel lock pliers to break the screw loose.  Then you can take it out with you fingers.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Like Ron said, the vise grips would be the quickest route, and if you are able to clamp them down hard enough, you'll barely make a mark while turning.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Yes, this is fantastic news. Way to go Mark. 

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Michael and Matthew Agate (Newfoundland Canada)
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Thanks guys that indeed was the solution so now I need to get a box and get it out of here, that will happen Monday. It doesn't fit the large flat rate boxes that I have. So I have to order another style if there is one, which I am doing as I write this.

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

OK I thought I updated this thread but I guess I started another one instead. Anyway I took the side panel off hte head stock (figured they would not need that), took the speed indicator window off the other side, which barely gave it enough depth room to fit and add a bit of padding. The ends of course were no problem I stuck it in the flat rate box and mailed it a couple days later.

Today I get notice that the part is being sent back, so I assume it was repaired. It has an arrival date of 4/30. I'll keep you posted.

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

Excellent Charles!!!! Fingers crossed here!

Charles Nicholls said:

OK I thought I updated this thread but I guess I started another one instead. Anyway I took the side panel off hte head stock (figured they would not need that), took the speed indicator window off the other side, which barely gave it enough depth room to fit and add a bit of padding. The ends of course were no problem I stuck it in the flat rate box and mailed it a couple days later.

Today I get notice that the part is being sent back, so I assume it was repaired. It has an arrival date of 4/30. I'll keep you posted.

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project