Originally Posted by
keithmcelhinney
If it was were I thought it should be (barely any slop) the motor ran at 20% without being under load. I loosened it up and then the spindle would "hesitate". I got it where it doesn't hesitate and runs at 10% when not under load. When I start work for the day I have to run the spindle for at least 10-15 minutes to get it to come down. It usually starts at 18-20% and then warms up and drops down. Is this normal? Could it be that I the gibs aren't tight enough and this is causing it?
Any help would be appreciated.
-Keith