Update:
The chuck came off without too much trouble. I decided to start with what I thought would be the lowest load on the gears, and work my way up from there, if needed. I used a 1/2 inch wratchet with an impact socket tied to a long hex nut (threaded rod connector) locked in the chuck. Spun the cone by hand then pulled back on the handle. I tried it 2x with no luck, but my weight lifter son had no trouble at all. It was likely more speed and coordination, but he's stronger, faster and more coordinated, so who knows.
Unfortunately, the nose of the spindle is a real mess. Someone bored into it a few times, and the largest cutout nibbled away a little more than an 1/8 inch off the nose. I was a bit disgusted (Newbie error - never thought to look). It can possibly be repaired, but it won't be easy. It certainly has to come out.
I started pulling things apart, and that thing is in there tight. I tried some light "persuasion" with a block of soft wood and a rubber mallet, but I believe a puller is going to be needed. Steve/Stevecmo - if you can describe how you braced against the headstock, I would appreciate hearing about any puller setup that worked. I was thinking about some 2x4's along the bed as spacers, a plate with a hole on the end, and a 3/4 threaded rod.
I can't recall the specific web site, but I do recall reading about having to line up the gear key with a slot in the inner bearing cover. Any other things to watch out for?
Does it help to apply a little heat to the front bearing area? The paint is gone anyway, but not sure how much I could get away with before causing problems.
Does anyone know if spindles from other Logan models may also fit the model 200?
Hopefully, this thing won't have to sit too long.
TomKro
The chuck came off without too much trouble. I decided to start with what I thought would be the lowest load on the gears, and work my way up from there, if needed. I used a 1/2 inch wratchet with an impact socket tied to a long hex nut (threaded rod connector) locked in the chuck. Spun the cone by hand then pulled back on the handle. I tried it 2x with no luck, but my weight lifter son had no trouble at all. It was likely more speed and coordination, but he's stronger, faster and more coordinated, so who knows.
Unfortunately, the nose of the spindle is a real mess. Someone bored into it a few times, and the largest cutout nibbled away a little more than an 1/8 inch off the nose. I was a bit disgusted (Newbie error - never thought to look). It can possibly be repaired, but it won't be easy. It certainly has to come out.
I started pulling things apart, and that thing is in there tight. I tried some light "persuasion" with a block of soft wood and a rubber mallet, but I believe a puller is going to be needed. Steve/Stevecmo - if you can describe how you braced against the headstock, I would appreciate hearing about any puller setup that worked. I was thinking about some 2x4's along the bed as spacers, a plate with a hole on the end, and a 3/4 threaded rod.
I can't recall the specific web site, but I do recall reading about having to line up the gear key with a slot in the inner bearing cover. Any other things to watch out for?
Does it help to apply a little heat to the front bearing area? The paint is gone anyway, but not sure how much I could get away with before causing problems.
Does anyone know if spindles from other Logan models may also fit the model 200?
Hopefully, this thing won't have to sit too long.
TomKro