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Offline NormanV

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Loughborough lathe headstock spindle
« on: October 11, 2013, 09:11:29 AM »
The spindle on my Loughborough lathe has started running tight and I need to remove it to check the taper roller bearings. I have removed the locking ring on the rear of the spindle and slackened off the grubscrews that hold the pulley in place. When I tapped on the rear end of the spindle it felt very solid. Before I do any damage, has anyone any experience with one of these lathes who could advise me?
Thanks, Norman
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Offline tom osselton

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Re: Loughborough lathe headstock spindle
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2013, 02:25:41 PM »
On my clausing it went tight when the slide gear siezed check the gear train :doh:
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Re: Loughborough lathe headstock spindle
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2013, 03:50:22 PM »
The Loughborough lathe does not have any gears, it is a plain lathe.
I have temporarily solved the problem by flooding the bearing with WD40 but I would still like to dismantle it to clean and apply some grease. That will teach me not to turn wood!
Norman
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