Hey Lou if you look at the underside of the spindle you should see two lock rings in the grooves holding the spindle in-between the plastic bushings. remove the rings and the spindle should come out of the head stock. where then you can hold it in a vice and do (as many have already suggested) use some kind of penetrating oil (like WD40). If the soaking dose not work, then you can add some heat if needed. But I find if you twist and tap the MT2 adaptor if should come out with out much trouble. I have to always remind my self. "MIGHT DOSE NOT MAKE RIGHT". & "Just because I can, doesn't mean I should". ;-) I would try twisting the bar out first, and then work on the MT2. I wish you luck on this one. Legacy made a number of different mounting for there spindle adaptors, so a picture just might be needed to find the spindle you need. Please let us know, I might be able to help you out? but lets try the basics before we throw out the part... have a good night. C.A.G.
----- Original Message ----- From: "MWF" <mwfos...@earthlink.net> To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 3:01:03 PM Subject: Re: Index Spindle for 1000/1500EX Lou, I have the EXACT same problem. I too, "researched the internet for a solution" and I too, have a steel rod stuck/jammed in the threaded opening. I have tried freezing it, soaking with WD40 (and a variety of other "lubrication" and "un-stick" products), and finally, the bolt & rod. No luck yet. So I, too, need a replacement spindle. If there are more of us, maybe Tim or someone else will agree to fabricate some replacement spindles. Afterall, if a machinist sets up to make 1, they can make several and bring down the per unit cost for all of us. I'm interested in knowing if there are others out there that had the "jammed/stuck" spindle problem and what they did to overcome it. Thanks guys (& gals - Brigitte) for your input. That's what this Group is all about. Mac -----Original Message----- From: Lou Lossi Sent: Jan 30, 2017 2:45 PM To: Legacy Ornamental Mills Subject: Index Spindle for 1000/1500EX 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 . -- 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.
