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ja2on:
just after I posted I found some more links in my favourites folder

http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Tuning/headstock/headstock.htm

a complete kit http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2909
with instructions http://littlemachineshop.com/instructions/2909MetalGearKit.pdf

Twinsquirrel:
Hi Jason,

Thanks for that, I see on the mini-lathe.com "how to" he beats the spindle out with a soft mallet, I have access to a hydraulic press do you think that may be a better option?

David

ja2on:
Should be easy with a press be careful though  with the thread on the end of the spindle
Please bear in mind I have never done this  :dremel:
I just have a large folder of mini lathe links that I amassed when I was doing my home work before buying one.
I ended up buying a c4 instead as it was on special offer  :doh:

sbwhart:
Hi David

Thats a bitch your gears have broken, looks like the lads have pretty well got you sorted, the only thing I can add is that Loctite can be broken with heat, about 150 deg C usually does it.

Good luck
 :wave:
Stew

Brass_Machine:

--- Quote from: Darren on March 14, 2009, 07:33:06 AM ---...You might want to change the bearings to tapers at the same time as they have to come out anyway. Well at least one does.

I have the part No's if you have a local bearing supplier, might be cheaper that way.

...

--- End quote ---

I would be interested in those part #s Darren.

Eric

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