dusty wrote...Placing the headstock on a work table would give me the chance.
Now all I need is the nerve.
How heavy is the headstock assembly? Can I do this by myself?
If you can slide the headstock almost all the way to the left and raise the tubes up a bit - then you are strong enough to remove the headstock. Actually, you'll find the headstock itself is somewhat lighter than lifting the whole assembly. My guess on the weight is somewhere between 25 and 30 lbs.
The hardest part of the removal process is the first time removal of the allen screws beneath the way tube tie bar. Once the tie bar is off one can put their arms around the headstock and cradle it while siding it off the way tubes.
The other part that may be tricky is turning the headstock locks in the correct position during re-installing. Don't worry though! The headstock won't fall after the spindle side holes have been put on the tubes. Just reach in the inspection hole and turn the wedge locks to the proper position.
(of course you'll have to support the rear of the headstock, but that's no problem).
