Spindle Assembly not spinning

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:41 am

gkatzz wrote:JPG,
Thank you VERY much for including the link to the part! I can't reach customer service--must be closed for the holiday. At least I can get an order in for a replacement.

Gary

It would be prudent to check on its 'progress' and determine possible ship date. If it be back ordered, pm me with yer snail mail address. I will loan you one till it arrives.

gkatzz · Post by **gkatzz** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:51 am

You keep an extra one on hand? Is that necessary? My only worry is that they won't be open for another week!!!!!

If it's backordered, I will definitely take you up on the offer.
Gary

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:58 am

gkatzz wrote:You keep an extra one on hand? Is that necessary? My only worry is that they won't be open for another week!!!!!
If it's backordered, I will definitely take you up on the offer.
Gary

One came with a 2 bearing quill upgrade. My 1963 vintage did not need replacement! No I do not believe keeping one on hand is necessary.

gkatzz · Post by **gkatzz** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:26 pm

I see. I think I put way too much strain on it, trying to knock down a Douglas fir 4x4. I should have chamfered it on the tablesaw first. Redwood/cedar isn't so tough.

If I hear bad news from shipping, I'll take you up on your offer!
Gary

Ron309753 · Post by **Ron309753** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:41 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Are you saying the inside if the drive shaft is splined? If so, one more difference between the gilmer and the poly-v.

IIRC, the inside of the greenie drive shaft is splined to receive the splined spindle. When it warms up this weekend I'll check to make sure. I thought all ShopSmiths had splined drive shafts. Shows what I know!

Sincerely,

Ron309753

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:12 pm

I don't know for sure but this thread may shed some light on the problem.

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:48 pm

Just some additional thoughts.
JPG my coupler is almost 30 years old and no problems although I do have two spares. Both came with two bearing quill upgrades so if he needs one I can spare one.
If the quill shaft is bent AND the positioning washer is missing would a bad front bearing combine to cause enough "whip" and strain to cause a failure??
Wouldn't think so but this is a rare failure.
Bill V

gkatzz · Post by **gkatzz** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:04 pm

Yes. I definitely tested the spindle and spun it in the quill housing to feel the bearings. There's a knocking at each full rotation and the spindle had a slight slap/sloppiness, too. I ordered a new spindle and the coupler---so I'll probably have an extra coupler when I'm finished.
Gary

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:45 pm

gkatzz wrote:Yes. I definitely tested the spindle and spun it in the quill housing to feel the bearings. There's a knocking at each full rotation and the spindle had a slight slap/sloppiness, too. I ordered a new spindle and the coupler---so I'll probably have an extra coupler when I'm finished.
Gary

Ya might need a bearing!