Did you get the spindle out then?Machining should be back on the table once I get the new bearings in tomorrow.
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With oxyacetylene and much hammeringDid you get the spindle out then?
What was holding it, just the bearing?With oxyacetylene and much hammering
The nose was threaded. Left hand thread. And not been removed in 60 yearsWhat was holding it, just the bearing?
Yep. And maybe an LH stamp or something.You'd have thought a hole or 2 for a pin spanner would have been sensible/helpful!
No, back in the day they’d have the makers version of Clive @pressbrake1 in to service it, if needed.Yep. And maybe an LH stamp or something.
I guess they didn't think these mills would still be running in 60+ years time.
I mean the manual is 10 pages more or less with no diagrams or parts lists. Maybe a service manual existed but they certainly wouldn't be widely available.
No don't be silly it's fine.Take it threaded is now past tense ?![]()
The manual for my Town Woodhouse mill suggested the preload was adjusted “a little”.Preload adjustment for spindles is an art, the second bearings are too tight fit to make it easy. I couldnt find if theres a factory process/method for it, or if it just needs more experience.
With my lathe spindle, a few on here suggested easing the fit for the rear bearing as they tend to jump from loose to too tight.