[yooooda]

I need to remove the entire quill/spindle (assembly) from an MD001. It seemed like with the downfeed gears and stops removed it should just about fall out. It does not. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[pete from TN]

Dunno if it is the same as my RF45 but you need to remove the entire quill feed mechanism as I recall.... That means the shaft that goes thru or it will just go as far as the teeth on the quill body will allow it if I remember correctly. Honestly it has been quite some time since I had a quill so I could be missing a few things..... Good luck man. peace

Pete

[endo47]

Don't forget the little Allen screw on the left side (by the quill lock).

[ninefinger]

Don't forget the little Allen screw on the left side (by the quill lock).

+1 on the little screw on the left side - there are actually 2 screws in there - the one that rides in the groove of the spindle housing and one to lock it in place.
It got me the first time too - I had removed a screw - why won't it come out?????

Mike

[yooooda]

Thanks all. After I posted it and stared at things a bit I remebere the side screw and yes that's all it was. Dropped right out like it should. Now I just need to clean and measure everything. It seems like there is a little wiggle/slop in the the system there.
I'm just getting back into metal and I don't remember the optimal clearance for a no slop slide fit.
Anyone?