Ensure the banjo (tool rest base) and tailstock slide freely and lock down securely without any "wiggle" or play. 2. Motor and Electrical Systems
Precision in woodturning depends on the alignment and stability of core components. buying a used wood lathe
Bring two pointed centers (spur and live center) to verify the points meet exactly when the tailstock is slid up to the headstock. Ensure the banjo (tool rest base) and tailstock