colchester student 2500 lathe

lathe runs for about 30 mins then starts to slow down within 30 seconds it stops as though a brake has been put on , leave it for 20 mins then its ok again until the next 30 mins very frustrating

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ian
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The spindle bearing (tapered bushing) hasn't been properly lubricated / maintained and it is hot seizing.

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Clare Snyder

Single phase or three phase?

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David Billington

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