When I went to set up the mortising machine, the gear was so tight I could hardly move it. Now that the shock absorber is attached, very hard to move up and down. Any suggestions as to what kind of lubricant to use or is there a way to loosen op the entire assembly? Thanks.
Mine was too. I liberally waxed everything, and adjusted the screwed down bars meant to adjust this sort of thing. I left mine a little tight assuming it will free up as it breaks in. that's assuming I ever get time to use it. :^)
Chris
One of the magazines that tested mortising machines, said the all got better after a break in period. Maybe if you just sat and stroked it for a while it would not be as hard. Ed
Anybody else think Ed coulda phrased that a little better?
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Did you remove the sticky cosmoline-like anti-rust compound from the column? Sometimes it makes a difference.
Hah! Exactly what I thought when I read it. :)
Use it a little and then we will see the posts about "too loose"...kinda like that Goldy and three bears thing with poridge. I have had one for 2 years and I think they do break in but mine is still pretty tight after much use. I guess it's by design You don't want the thing dropping on your workpiece as you move it from side to side (could ruin the work and could also be dangerous). During the break in period a piece of pipe over the handle will give you some more leverage. As for lube, WD 40 might help loosen some of the packing grease and true to form will leave behind its own varnish which should tend to keep a tight fit.
Heck, I suspect he phrased that *exactly* the way he intended to, and with a smirk on his face at the same time.
CharlesJ
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