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So as I was disassembling my nice Craftsman 15" drill press to give to my nephew.. I dropped the head, and it crashed to the floor.
One cracked motor end cover, and bent spindle nose (.090 out of round).
The motor is shot.. Need to replace.
The spindle nose is badly bent. I was going to attempt to straighten spindle the nose, but upon disassembly, I discovered that at the factory, they messed up and drilled 2 - 90 degree opposing holes for roll pin (picture attached), which the collar uses .. So that area is compromised
Now I have to decide on making new spindle, or stubbing the nose portion (maybe 6")
Suggestions?
I have equipment to redo the spindle nose/taper... But I have never done splines.. Which I think would be a fun challenge.
Anyway, I have some 5/8 4130 to stub the nose.
What steel do you suggest if I decide to make new spindle?
Also, stubbing the nose, center screw between pieces and red Loctite sufficient, or small roll pins on both end of stub joint as well?
Thanks!
Dan
One cracked motor end cover, and bent spindle nose (.090 out of round).
The motor is shot.. Need to replace.
The spindle nose is badly bent. I was going to attempt to straighten spindle the nose, but upon disassembly, I discovered that at the factory, they messed up and drilled 2 - 90 degree opposing holes for roll pin (picture attached), which the collar uses .. So that area is compromised
Now I have to decide on making new spindle, or stubbing the nose portion (maybe 6")
Suggestions?
I have equipment to redo the spindle nose/taper... But I have never done splines.. Which I think would be a fun challenge.
Anyway, I have some 5/8 4130 to stub the nose.
What steel do you suggest if I decide to make new spindle?
Also, stubbing the nose, center screw between pieces and red Loctite sufficient, or small roll pins on both end of stub joint as well?
Thanks!
Dan
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