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How to remove Rivett 1020F cross slide and Apron?
I have removed all the set screws on the cross slide and removed the top of the taper attachment but the gib doesn't want to come out. Anyone know the trick to getting it off? I'll post a pic, but on my phone right now and I might need to add it after the thread is created.
Ok, here's a pic. I removed all 5 of the allen head set screws with thin nyloc nuts, 2 of them were broken, but luckily I was able to use a small tip pliers and start to twist them out.
There are 2 pins, one in the very front and one in the very back, but I don't think those have anything to do with the cross slide coming off.
When I got the compound off I was a bit surprised at how much rust was mixed in with the oil creating a brown sludge...also made me realize I need to take off the apron and clean out all the inside and replace the oil. I replaced the oil when I got the lathe, but seeing the compound I'll need to open the apron and see better inside.
I know there's a couple folks on this forum that have removed them, probably Halcohead and Cal Haines.
Any tips ?
I have removed all the set screws on the cross slide and removed the top of the taper attachment but the gib doesn't want to come out. Anyone know the trick to getting it off? I'll post a pic, but on my phone right now and I might need to add it after the thread is created.
Ok, here's a pic. I removed all 5 of the allen head set screws with thin nyloc nuts, 2 of them were broken, but luckily I was able to use a small tip pliers and start to twist them out.
There are 2 pins, one in the very front and one in the very back, but I don't think those have anything to do with the cross slide coming off.
When I got the compound off I was a bit surprised at how much rust was mixed in with the oil creating a brown sludge...also made me realize I need to take off the apron and clean out all the inside and replace the oil. I replaced the oil when I got the lathe, but seeing the compound I'll need to open the apron and see better inside.
I know there's a couple folks on this forum that have removed them, probably Halcohead and Cal Haines.
Any tips ?
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