Axminster AT1416vs Problem.

[ScouseKev]

I'm having a problem with this new lathe i bought.

When i turn the speed dial down slow to apply sealer/polish it won't speed up again when i turn the dial.
I have to turn it off at the socket for a few minutes, then restart and it's fine.

Anyone had experience off this?

It's only 3 weeks old and its done it 4 times in 20hrs of usage.

Thanks Kev

 

[marcros]

i would speak to Axminster. You shouldnt need to do that on a 3 week old lathe.

 

[woodpig]

i would speak to Axminster. You shouldnt need to do that on a 3 week old lathe.

+1. It obviously shouldn't do that. Sounds like a problem with the invertor or possibly the pendant.

 

[themackay]

Thats unfortunate Kev especially after you giving the Record a bodyswerve due to similar problems.Im sure Axminster will sort it out though

 

[BertD]

It sounds like the potentiometer is fried, they use such cheap electronic parts. Not only that brand almost all use cheap potentiometers, I had similar challenges on my Vicmarc, I bought a good military spec potentiometer and no more problems.