Hello! My cheap HF lathe seemed to run pretty smooth running just the spindle and also a small Face plate.
I picked up a Nova G3 for $40.00 (I do trust the guy I bought it from) but when I get it on the lathe at a higher RPM like 2100, it vibrates, not terrible but the Sawdust on the bench dances. I do not have any wood on the Chuck yet.
I slow it down and it seems to run real smooth, still no wood.
If I take everything off down to the Head screw only, it runs smooth but placing a chisel on the spindle it hops just a little, little bit.
Can anyone give me some insight, I am sure it should run smooth at all times. Am I just wasting my time with this Lathe because the vibration will cause Turning issues? Or is there something I can check and possibly adjust? Or, will it be okay like it is?
Thanks