Does anyone have an extra index spindle for a 1000/1500EX they would like to sell?
I bought this machine second hand many years ago and never had any reason to remove the headstock until I got curious enough to attempt another learning experience. Well, not surprisingly, the headstock is stuck in the index spindle. After researching the internet for viable solutions, all were tried with no success. After trying to insert a small steel rod followed by a threaded bolt to push the headstock out, I did manage to get the steel rod stuck…and it’s still stuck! This is not a problem since I can still use the headstock as it did not budge, I just can’t go on to bigger and better things. So, of course, my next step was to contact Legacy and get a new index spindle. After about a dozen calls and left messages, I finally made contact with Cindy Anderson. I explained my situation and she said no problem, the current spindles for their CNC machines will fit my machine. Fantastic! Well, the problem is…it DOES NOT fit my machine. So, back to square one. Again, after many attempts with no response back I just gave up on Legacy. It’s that type of customer service, or lack thereof, that loses potential CNC customers like me…for good. I don’t have pics or measurements of the spindle, but it has two Delrin washers that are held in place with spring clips. My other thought was to find a machinist, who works independently or on the side, to just make the spindle as it is a simple part and shouldn’t be too expensive. I’ve asked around a bit here and there but can’t seem to find anyone in my area. And I think going to a larger machine shop, even for a simple part, would be a bit pricey. So, does anyone here have an extra spindle they are willing to part with? Or, does anyone have another possible solution? I am open to all information, suggestions, and advice. Thanks, Lou -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
