so I have this 57-year-old 1460. just finished setting it up, servicing, cleaning etc. went to remove the 3 jaw and ran into a snag. I spent 4 years or so with my 9" SB model A, but this has an L1 spindle nose. it came with the original spanner wrench (actually 2 of them). I put the machine in low gear, had to tap the wrench with my lead hammer and the big nut came loose. lefty loosey. it spins freely about 1 turn then stops turning. should I just whack it (the wrench) with the hammer again? not sure and I don't want to mess this up. thanks.
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New/old lathe L1 chuck removal question
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Yes, whack it again until it breaks loose, then rotate it until the chuck comes off. Good to put something on the ways to protect them if the chuck falls off.
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Are you sure the spindle size is L1? That's fairly large for only a 14" lathe. My 13x 56 Sheldon only has an L00 spindle. Here's a link to a chart showing the specifications for all the L series spindles.
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Spindle Type and Size Guide
It’s essential to know your machine spindle type and size when replacing or upsizing a lathe chuck on your machine. Use this guide to accurately measure.
everything about this machine is big for a 14" lathe.Are you sure the spindle size is L1? That's fairly large for only a 14" lathe. My 13x 56 Sheldon only has an L00 spindle. Here's a link to a chart showing the specifications for all the L series spindles.
Spindle Type and Size Guide
It’s essential to know your machine spindle type and size when replacing or upsizing a lathe chuck on your machine. Use this guide to accurately measure.
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Quite a healthy lathe!
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Are you sure the spindle size is L1? That's fairly large for only a 14" lathe. My 13x 56 Sheldon only has an L00 spindle. Here's a link to a chart showing the specifications for all the L series spindles.
Spindle Type and Size Guide
It’s essential to know your machine spindle type and size when replacing or upsizing a lathe chuck on your machine. Use this guide to accurately measure.
My 12" Hendey has an L1 spindle...
I agree... that's a big spindle nose for a 12" lathe, but it's a massively overbuilt machine...
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