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Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 9:25 pm**

Next I removed the quill feed handle and related parts and ran into a snafu. The allen ontop of the quill spring cover was stripped and maybe broken in half by the previous owner. The putty was half ass removed and they must have tried to loosen the allen while it was still covered. Any ideas on removal? Will I be dead in the water if i can't get it out?

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 9:45 pm**

Pretty sure that is a dust shield on the shaft of a single bearing quill. I had that on my quill, and it doesn't look like a bearing.

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 9:47 pm**

mikelst wrote:Pretty sure that is a dust shield on the shaft of a single bearing quill. I had that on my quill, and it doesn't look like a bearing.

Makes sense. It seemed abit floppy to be a two. thanks for the reply!

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 9:57 pm**

mikelst wrote:Pretty sure that is a dust shield on the shaft of a single bearing quill. I had that on my quill, and it doesn't look like a bearing.

That collar is there to assist assembly. It holds the splined shaft centered.

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 10:00 pm**

A properly sized 'easyout' MAY work on the boogered set screw, You may have to 'drill' it out.

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 10:00 pm**

JPG40504 wrote:That collar is there to assist assembly. It holds the splined shaft centered.

Thanks for the info! It's all new to me and i appreciate everyones input.
i'm afraid i might have to try a screw extractor on the allen.

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 10:09 pm**

jayp413 wrote:Thanks for the info! It's all new to me and i appreciate everyones input.
i'm afraid i might have to try a screw extractor on the allen.

a.k.a. Easyout!:D

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 10:12 pm**

JPG40504 wrote:a.k.a. Easyout!:D

Sorry, was typing that response when you posted. didn't see yours in time

Once that allen is out will the assembly just slide out?

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 11:12 pm**

[quote="jayp413"]Sorry, was typing that response when you posted. didn't see yours in time ]

If you have removed the 'stuff' off the other end. There is a 'domed' washer that will slip off the shaft as you remove it. You might want to look for it prior to pulling the shaft. It is inside the headstock.

Posted: **Wed May 18, 2011 11:16 pm**

BTW If you have not yet removed the motor and pan from the headstock, do so. It gets a lot lighter and you can then 'see' inside the headstock a whole lot 'gooder'!;)

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