Tale Stock off center

[Robert Torkomian]

Hi All,

I have a Jet 1644 lathe and have a problem. The tale stock with a drill in it is off center. My father in law has a Power Matic and is the same way. Looking for some suggestion on how to fix this problem. :(

Thanks
Rob

[Nathan Camp]

Hi All,

I have a Jet 1644 lathe and have a problem. The tale stock with a drill in it is off center. My father in law has a Power Matic and is the same way. Looking for some suggestion on how to fix this problem. :(

Thanks
Rob

Rob,

I have a Jet 1442. I had this problem when I first set it up. The weight of the machine can cause the bed to warp. But adjusting the leveling feet, the bed will straiten out and the tail stock will line up. At least it did on mine.

Good luck,
Nathan