OK, for those that have a Jet 1220VS, I need you help. I ordered this lathe back in May. Finally came in and the bearings were running so hot you couldnt keep your hand on the head stock (and I didnt even put any wood on it yet). Took it back and Woodcraft ordered another 1220 and it did the same thing. Jet would not give me a return or refund, instead they made me take it to a service center. So I did.
3 weeks later (today) I pick up the lathe and the service tech said he had to adjust the headstock handle because it was attached to the lathe to tightly when it was assymbled at the factory. He called the Jet tech rep who told him there has to be a .001 inch of lateral play in the spindle handle when you push against it. Mine did not so the service tech adjusted the handle and operated the lathe for 45 minutes. He told me the headstock got warm but not anything like it did when I first brought it in and he tested it.
I ran the lathe tonight for only 5 minutes and the spindle handle was getting hot again. I loosened the set screws on the handle and backed the handle off a tiny bit. You could push on the handle and get a tiny bit of lateral movement but I have no way of checking it. So, I reran the lathe to test for the heat and it made no difference. The handle and bearings were still really warm after only a few minutes of run time.
SO, is this normal? do I loosen the handle more? Is the spring washer between the back of the handle and the bearing transfering heat to the handle and the other bearing? Should I call Jet and tell them to stick the lathe up there A** and DEMAND a refund ( I like this option better ).
I have been without a lathe since the 1st of May and my patience is all used up. Any suggestions.