I got some pulleys in from SDP-SI. They look nice, I could make them work... but as a backup idea I ordered a bushing for the top of the ballscrew to fit the old, slightly bent pulley. It looks like it'll fit perfectly, I just need to figure out a way to ensure it and the pulley are firmly attached to the ball screw. Worst case I have to cut a couple of keyways in the bushing and ball screw using a dremel tool. I thought about trying loctite, but I'm not completely sure it would hold. There's a lot of torque involved.

Expecting bearings for the lathe spindle tonight, I have the spindle pulled apart already. I've tentatively picked a motor from my stockpile to run it, and I found the VFD I'm going to use. Hopefully I can get it all together in my spare moments this week. I still have to finish a couple welding projects before next week, too.

I'd hoped to get to work casting a new foundry shell, but it doesn't look like that will happen, either

Erik