On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:36:01 -0500, No Spam wrote:

Gunner wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 03:48:52 GMT, none wrote:


The subject says it all. Is this a difficult adjustment?

I'd be forever greatful if someone could offer some help.

Thanks!


Its simply a pair of brass bushings that have a half moon in each to
pull together when you tighten up the lock lever. They pull up tight
and"clamp" the quill. When they are worn..simply put a washer under
the head of the clamp lever to take up the wear.

A friend of mine makes absolutely marvelous replacement quill locks
that are adjustable, have a built in friction spring so they stay
where you leave em and so forth.

$55 each, shipping included

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

Hmmm...how do you remove the quill lock? I'm not at the machine at the
moment, and I don't remember an obvious was to remove the lock lever. I
recall a captive nut on the rear.

Thanks!

I dont recall ever seeing a lock nut..but...remove it if there is one,
turn out the lock lever rod until you have three or so threads left
and gently tap it in with a hammer. This pushes the back bushing out.
You may have to finish it with a small drift. Then drift out the front
bushing from the now empty hole in the rear.. its quite simple.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown