waxing the tailpiece?

"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> Yes, wax was a standard until recent years. Now the standard is to use
> a live center. A live center has a ball bearing mounted point that
> rotates with the work so friction is not a problem. most lathes sold
> today come standard with a live center. Odd yours didn't.
>

My cheapie from the toy store suggested using oil on the tailstock. I'll
have to try wax sometime, though, as I don't need the oil staining the
wood before I do it myself.

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In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
>
> I "solved" the problem by waxing it. That way I could tighten it up, yet
> not get friction.
>
> Is this a reasonable approach, or is there a better way? Thanks.
>

The guy who sold his lathe to me gave me a bottle of Johnson's baby oil with
it. Couple of drops on the tailstock; works a treat. Had no problems with
staining so far.

-P.

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Yes, wax was a standard until recent years. Now the standard is to use a
live center. A live center has a ball bearing mounted point that rotates
with the work so friction is not a problem. most lathes sold today come
standard with a live center. Odd yours didn't.

"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Yeah, funny subject; you write a better one.
>
> Anyhow, I have turned many bowls, but decided to try my first spindle
today.
> I found if I really tightened the tail piece there was too much friction;
> and if I loosened it, it wobbled.
>
> I "solved" the problem by waxing it. That way I could tighten it up, yet
> not get friction.
>
> Is this a reasonable approach, or is there a better way? Thanks.
>
>