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So in restoring/upgrading my mini lathe i have decided to replace the old ball bearings with tapered rollerbearings. However i have no idea how to get the spindle out of the headstock. I tried hammering it out with a block of wood in between but it won't budge. Should i try to get the smaller gears out first? If so how in the world would i get them past the spinle? Ill add some images for clarification:
The retaining ring on the spindle is not the problem, i already removed it before hammering, the grooved rings on the front and back of the spindle look threaded but are actually just grooved since they don't spiral. I might be able to use the hydraulic press at my school, is it a good idea to try to use that? Any suggestion is welcome.
As a side question, how much oil should i put in this gearbox after i restored it? there was a small amount left in the bottom when i got it. Should it be filled to the top or do i only fill it till the bottom gears touch it?
I look forward to your insight.
The retaining ring on the spindle is not the problem, i already removed it before hammering, the grooved rings on the front and back of the spindle look threaded but are actually just grooved since they don't spiral. I might be able to use the hydraulic press at my school, is it a good idea to try to use that? Any suggestion is welcome.
As a side question, how much oil should i put in this gearbox after i restored it? there was a small amount left in the bottom when i got it. Should it be filled to the top or do i only fill it till the bottom gears touch it?
I look forward to your insight.