Came to this a bit late...
Chances are there is a burr on the spindle, as Taig only recently started adding a flat on the pulley end. If so then you will have to use a puller. Heat with a heat gun is better than a propane torch.
If there isn't a flat, add one before you reinstall the pulley!
Originally Posted by
warpedmephisto
Thanks guys,
I think I'm going to make a pulley extractor and use that method. I might heat it up a little bit as well to make things slide a bit easier. Nothing like making parts on the mill FOR your mill.
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