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Rehabbing 80's model Vega 1553. Lots of wire brushing, sanding and painting and finally putting it all back together.
But I didn't take enough pix when I started and can't figure out the tailstock screw system.
It retracts the shaft just fine, but when I try to extend it the screw comes out of the back.
Can't find any leftover parts so I'm not sure what the problem is.
Any suggestions?
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There should be a pin or set screw to hold it. How about a pic of the other side.
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AnthonyYak said:
There should be a pin or set screw to hold it. How about a pic of the other side.
Yea, or maybe a Jesus pin or snap ring.
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There is a set screw on the other side but no slot for it to engage.
The screw is pointed but not long enough to reach the shaft.
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Does that ring go inside? the handle would hold it one direction, the ring the other.
Think I'll go check
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Now that we've solved that problem, what is the purpose of the pointed setscrew?? Does it just help hold the bearing in place
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The set screw stops the shaft from coming out the back.
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Wild Turkey said:
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Does that ring go inside? the handle would hold it one direction, the ring the other.
Think I'll go check
That's my guess. The set screw then would fit in the recess on the outside of the ring. I'm betting the ring is threaded on the inside.
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