Hi Cheezy,
A nut with threads that match your lathe's spindle can be hacksawed in
half. then the halves can be assembled on the spindle shaft behind the
pin (spur center probably) , held together with a wrench and screwed off
taking the pin with it. BTW, the split nut is a good tool to keep for
future difficulty with stuck spurs. etc.
Welcome to the beginning of many problems and a whole lot of fun. Keep
us up to date with your doings.
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