I bought a Rockwell/Delta 46-111 a few day ago that looked like it had about 30 minutes use. On the way home the tie down straps broke and lathe fliped out of the truck resulting in a bent spindel shaft. Is there anyway to repair this? It has a Rockwell motor that looks and runs ok. I may have a going out of business (lathe) sale. I have a Walker/Turner L540 that works fine but it may be for sale also. Charles
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Bent Spindel
- Thread starter CHARLES FRAMES
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I am sorry to be a bearer of bad news.
Unfortunately, the spindle will have to be replaced. It will be hard to find one and having a custom spindle made would probably cost more than the lathe is worth (unless you have a machinist friend). The bearings are likely damaged also.
Unfortunately, the spindle will have to be replaced. It will be hard to find one and having a custom spindle made would probably cost more than the lathe is worth (unless you have a machinist friend). The bearings are likely damaged also.
Bent Spendle
Thanks for the information. Looks like a SALE.
Thanks for the information. Looks like a SALE.Bent Spindle
You may be able to find either a spindle or a complete headstock for the 46-111 on eBay. There have been a number of them for sale recently. The bearings won't be a problem, they're a standard size. I just replaced a set of them in my son's lathe. There are a couple of other places you can check as well. They are: Ace Tool Repair, Old Wood Working Machines (owwm.org) and Delta may still carry the part. Hope this helps.
Tim Carter
You may be able to find either a spindle or a complete headstock for the 46-111 on eBay. There have been a number of them for sale recently. The bearings won't be a problem, they're a standard size. I just replaced a set of them in my son's lathe. There are a couple of other places you can check as well. They are: Ace Tool Repair, Old Wood Working Machines (owwm.org) and Delta may still carry the part. Hope this helps.
Tim Carter
Bent Spindle
Bent Spindle sounds like the name of a Woodturners Rock Band.
Bent Spindle sounds like the name of a Woodturners Rock Band.
john lucas
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