Quick question on PMA neck turner

[TommyD11730]

I have a quick question on my new to me PMA neck turner. With the set screw loose to allow for adjustment to the mandrel (via the knob) should their play on the shaft the mandrel sits in?
With my set screw loose I can rock the mandrel forwards and backwards some. Once I tighten the set screw it's tight however.

Thanks!

 

[R.Morehouse]

PMA is very quick to respond to questions sent to them through their site.....

Regards
Rick

 

[TommyD11730]

PMA is very quick to respond to questions sent to them through their site.....

Regards
Rick

Your right Rick. I just figured with the number of reloaders in here I might get an answer quick.

 

[Straightshooter1]

I have a quick question on my new to me PMA neck turner. With the set screw loose to allow for adjustment to the mandrel (via the knob) should their play on the shaft the mandrel sits in?
With my set screw loose I can rock the mandrel forwards and backwards some. Once I tighten the set screw it's tight however.

Thanks!

I guess I never had my set screw that loose??? I don't recall the mandrel rocking at any time. But it's been quite a while since I set my PMA tool up. But, I'm thinking . . . does it really matter? Tighten up the set screws and everything is good, huh?

 

[bozo699]

Your right Rick. I just figured with the number of reloaders in here I might get an answer quick.

Tommy,
I haven’t adjusted mine in years but you have me curious, I might try loosening to see
Wayne

 

[TommyD11730]

I guess I never has my set screw that loose??? I don't recall the mandrel rocking at any time. But it's been quite a while since I set my PMA tool up. But, I'm thinking . . . does it really matter? Tighten up the set screws and everything is good, huh?

Your 100% correct. However, me being me Im trying to wrap my head around how the internals work.
Next up... a call to PMA

 

[TommyD11730]

Tommy,
I haven’t adjusted mine in years but you have me curious, I might try loosening to see
Wayne

Thanks Wayne... i'm interested to know.