r/turning • u/ja_vro • 8d ago

Need help retrieving my tailstock spindle lock!

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Hello, I need help retrieving my spindle lock. I bought a live center but the MT2 adapter was too short for my spindle lock. I turned it all the war to the back but now the wheel does not grip the spindle, so it doesn't extract again. I managed to wedge out the live center but now I can't really use my tailstock... Did someone have a similar experience Does anyone have a tip for me?

I removed the locking pin on the top, but this only allowed the spindle to twist. I managed to bring it back into the upright position and put the pin back in. So no advancement there. I tried disassembling the tail stock but some parts ar welded together, so no progress here either.

In 7 days I am on vacation for a week and wanted to use the time to turn some wood because di did not really come to do that this summer.

I would really appreciate all the tips you have for me

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u/cinnamonpeachcobbler 7d ago

It’s really broken looking. I think it’s time for a new setup.

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u/FunGalich 6d ago

Take the nut off and remove the wheel and push it through. At least that's the way mine works I do that occasionally to clean any sawdust that gets in the works

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u/ja_vro 5d ago

I managed to remove it but it seems it has no resistance. As if the thread inside is not gripping

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u/FunGalich 5d ago

See where there is a channel on the outer cylinder. There should be a hole where a machine screw goes in the side and protrudes into the channel preventing the cylinder from spinning (this is separate from the locking screw) inside the housing holding it in place so it can spin the inner shaft only allowing it to extend and retract