So I just got a magnagraver at a great price from one of the guys here and I am having some problems with it.
I am ASSUMING this tool works similar to a recipricating hammer and the head moves a little bit every time its actuated. Only it seems like my tool doesnt move much and if i have the screw on the side tightened it wont move at all , the only movement I seem to get is the slight vibration of the hammer inside the tool.
I took apart the tool and removed all of the grease as it looked very old. I re applied lube and for a few minutes it worked great but then seemed to seize up again.
Is this tool not supposed to be very powerful? I was under the impression that it was similar to hammer and chisel and great for harder metals. Its barely managing to cut copper.
What am i doing wrong here? Is it the tool or is it me? i thought this tool was capable of taking chunks out of metal no problem. BTW i have the varipact turned all the way up to high so its not that.
I am ASSUMING this tool works similar to a recipricating hammer and the head moves a little bit every time its actuated. Only it seems like my tool doesnt move much and if i have the screw on the side tightened it wont move at all , the only movement I seem to get is the slight vibration of the hammer inside the tool.
I took apart the tool and removed all of the grease as it looked very old. I re applied lube and for a few minutes it worked great but then seemed to seize up again.
Is this tool not supposed to be very powerful? I was under the impression that it was similar to hammer and chisel and great for harder metals. Its barely managing to cut copper.
What am i doing wrong here? Is it the tool or is it me? i thought this tool was capable of taking chunks out of metal no problem. BTW i have the varipact turned all the way up to high so its not that.
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