"Ol' Duffer" wrote in message
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I have a vintage lathe that needs to have the cross slide
thrust bearing shimmed. I'm not 100% certain, still need
to get more light on the subject and blow the hole out with
air, but I think the handle might be mounted with a blind
roll pin. Yes I agree this is a stupid way to build things.
Anyone know of special tools or methods to remove such a
thing? Or maybe I just destroy the old handle with a big
nutcracker, sawzall, grinder, or whatever and turn myself
a new one?

Can you not turn the shaft and drill a relief hole to remove the pin ??

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Regards ........... Rheilly Phoull