Removing spindle and bearings

Removing spindle and bearings

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5 March 2015 at 18:45 #182262
Nitai Levi
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Hi

If I don't have some of the special tools that I sometimes see for removing the spindle and bearings of the mini lathes, is it possible to do it with some "home made" methods?

I have some musical instrument repair tools that might help, but wondering if anyone else has done this without unique tools?

Thanks
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5 March 2015 at 18:45 #12440
Nitai Levi
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5 March 2015 at 18:52 #182263
Robbo
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If you go to this link: **LINK**

and look at the articles on dismantling the C3/SuperC3 mini lathes, and replacing the spindle bearings (separate article), this may tell you what you need to know.

Edited By Robbo on 05/03/2015 18:53:24
5 March 2015 at 20:02 #182267
Neil Wyatt
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I did it with home-made pullers from pipes, studding and angle iron.

Neil
5 March 2015 at 21:05 #182272
Clive Farrar
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Like Neil say's you don't really need special tools just tube , spreader bars cut to size and some m10 / 12 studding to apply the pain.

That's how i did mine.

Regards Clive
6 March 2015 at 05:40 #182293
Nitai Levi
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Thanks very much for your help!

The Arceurotrade tutorial is great, but they mention they use special equipment for that and suggest maybe not to do it without it.

Your other suggestions seems good, but this is not my first language and I'm only really used to smaller mechanisms of musical instruments (not like a lathe), so maybe someone has a photo or a more specific explanation? The English names of the tools/parts a bit tricky for me to understand.

Thanks again
6 March 2015 at 06:45 #182295
Jesse Hancock 1
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As above for pulling the one off the shaft.I Drifted mine back in. 1Lb hammer and piece of 1" mild steel bar. I have done this on cars and bikes etc no problems. Make sure the lands (bearing recesses) are clean. Move the drift as though tightening a head down and tap, do have patience.
11 March 2015 at 13:52 #182878
Robbo
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Have sent you a message about this.

Check your inbox – top green menu bar 2nd from left
11 March 2015 at 13:59 #182881
Michael Cox 1
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I used a piece of studding, a stout steel bar and a couple of blocks of wood, see pictures here:

http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/headstock-upgrade.html

Mike
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