Thanks to everyone for the help. Sounds like I'd better get a manual and
see what the connection looks like so I can get the spindle off and locate a
replacement spider.

Regards,
David


"Mike Henry" wrote in message
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"david" wrote in message
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I had the chance to get a used (very used) surface grinder and I took
it.
I've never used one before so I read some of the previous threads but
still
have some questions.

First, if anyone has a manual I'm willing to pay for a copy.

Main problem is this: If I hold spindle at the threads, I can rotate it
about 30 degrees before it catches the motor shaft. I can twist it
back
and forth and feel it bang as it engages with the shaft. I assume
there's
a
key in there but I don't know how to remove the spindle from the shaft.
(I
hope I'm using the right names for these parts).

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I'm not familiar with that grinder but had an identical problem with an
old
Enco T&C grinder. As Ned and Gunner have surmised the problem was a
disintegrated spider coupling and AIR, Lovejoy made a replacement. I do
recall getting the parts from a local Motion Industries store for $15 or
so.