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Need help on new PSI turnmaster commander

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I met a guy that was retiring to Florida and was dumping woodworking equipment to young newbies like me for insane prices to help get youngins like me started. Incredibly generous of him i thought!

So i got the PSI Turnmaster Commander, a $100 chuck, lathe table, and 16 different Rockler brand lathe tools of various kinds for $250. I got it set up tonight and realized that PSI has zero video tutorials out there. And being a newbie turner, I have no idea what I'm doing. I have plans to take a class in December, but its mid-October and I can't wait anymore.

I thought it would be fun to turn a billy club or something out of some firewood jsut to get a feel for it, but I can't get the spindle lock to stay unlocked!

Anyone out there have a turnmaster commander? I followed the directions on the knob and turned left to unlock it, but it won't STAY unlocked. Am I doing something wrong?
 
#5 ·
Have you tried lifting or pulling up on the index pin while unscrewing? There is a cap screw, stop bolt, bushing and washer. If the stop bolt is stripped and not engaging not sure what to tell you.

If lifting and unscrewing doesn't work might shoot PSI tech support an e-mail or call asking for advice.
 
#6 ·
Thanks everyone. I made a little work around. I cut a walnut block to fit in there and wedge it up and open. I ut a screw across the opening so it couldn't work itself out while I'm working.

That way I can play with it until Monday when I'll call PSI tech support.

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