"Are we talking the splines that allow power transmission to the spindle while the quill can be extended?" YES
I am also picking up radial play of about 3/100mm in the quill bearings. Where can i adjust the bearings to take up this slack? (assuming they must be tapered roller bearings) CONSULT YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR ANY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE> IF IT IS A FULL "CLONE" OF A BRIDGEPORT, THE BEARINGS WILL NOT BE ADJUSTABLE - THEY WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
THERE WAS A RECENT THREAD THAT DEALT WITH REPLACING BEARINGS IN A BRIDGEPORT SPINDLE. ISTEAD OF ASKING THE EXACT SAME QUESTION AND GETTING THE EXACT SAME ANSWER, SIMPLY DO A SITE SEARCH FOR THE THREAD. |