There are so many variants of these lathes that I'm sure as pointed out this method won't work on every one. On this one there is a big cast lug on the bull gear opposite the locking pin. I imagine it

Well, here's one more. I didn't like the idea of stressing the jaws by using them as a pressure point, and, anything that involves the backgears was a non-starter. I finally found two strap wrenches

Me too! Also, I note that the illustrated machine has V belt drive and there appeares to be a gap between the pulley and the gear. Our 14.5" has flat belt and no gap. Ideas anyone? I have a rather

Hey all, FYI-This 16" x 8' UMD lathe has been on Craigslist for a while now. $995. I have no idea as to it's condition other than what the ad says, but I can see that it has a micrometer stop, taper

Is the shaft square in that area, or do you get leverage off the pin? I am trying to figure out how it works. Steven Get Outlook for Android

Newb here, first post. Mine was stuck when I got it due to sitting for 20+ years and yes I broke a tooth on the back gear. Make one of these from 1/4 thick plate then put it on the bull gear opposite

If you click on “View/Reply Online” in this mail, login to the web page, then click “PHOTOS” on the web page, then “Emailed Photos”, you’ll see the photos, at least I do.

The cause of most broken back gears too!

best way to break teeth on a gear or both gears!!

Recommended by whom? Clausing Corp., makers of Atlas and Clausing lathes in their manuals.

Yes! Got it figured out? Bill in OKC William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.) A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a

Ok I did a reply to group instead of going to the group site. Anyway it just bolts on the belt journal. Better late than never?

Yes you do

Do I have a picture now?

ya should always clean both the chuck & spindle threads when changing chucks . I always put a drop or 2 of oil on the threads when changing . not sayin I've never had a stuck chuck ,

Thank you all for the input and advice. This afternoon I got that stuck chuck unstuck! MrPete222 tip #281 onYou Tube has some good advice. Chucking up some hex stock in the chuck and using an impact

I had a stuck chuck once and no matter what I tried I could not get it unstuck. If memory serves me correct I made a clamp out of a block is steel and bored a hole with the mill to fit over the rear

“Have you tried tapping on the chuck key or a jaw with a mallet or a large chunk of soft metal while in back gear? This is the recommended method for removing screw-on chucks.” Recommended by

Greetings, Have you tried tapping on the chuck key or a jaw with a mallet or a large chunk of soft metal while in back gear? This is the recommended method for removing screw-on chucks. Good Luck, OK

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one that can't see them.