Speed selector fell apart

Recommend calling tech support at 1-800-6848 and asking how to make the repair even if lathe is out of warranty. Looking at the diagram have to remove back cover but that does not tell me what to do next, or need to remove headstock off the lathe to get at the speed controller.

http://content.jettools.com/manuals/m_708358k.pdf

-- Bill

I would start with removing the headstock, so you can move it around and really see what you are doing. Then it sounds like exploratory surgery from there.

Fixed it. The rod that the handle fits onto had slipped into the headstock because a set screw had come loose. After opening the cover, I poked the rod from behind with a stick and it protruded again so that I could lock the handle with the set screw. The rod is pretty tricky to see and get to.

-- Kim, Ajijic, Mexico, http://tinyurl.com/7w5fm25

Way to go Kim, you the man!

-- Bill

After all, a “poke with a stick” is sometimes the best method.
I wish my back surgeon had that mentality….........
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us