Yesterday I was finishing off a small bowl, I mounted the Cole jaws on the lathe and put the bowl in so I could finish off the bottom.
Everything was going fine, but on slowing the lathe speed down to the lowest speed the chuck decided to come unscrewed from the lathe on its own. No damage was done to me although it cut through my turning smock. I guess instinct made me try and grab the chuck, silly thing to do.
On reflection I guess I didn't tighten the chuck properly on the lathe, it could have been a lot worse than it was so I consider myself very lucky.
Just thought I'd share this.
Everything was going fine, but on slowing the lathe speed down to the lowest speed the chuck decided to come unscrewed from the lathe on its own. No damage was done to me although it cut through my turning smock. I guess instinct made me try and grab the chuck, silly thing to do.
On reflection I guess I didn't tighten the chuck properly on the lathe, it could have been a lot worse than it was so I consider myself very lucky.
Just thought I'd share this.