I just got a Pratt and Whitney no. 3 milling machine. It is in pretty rough shape, so I would like to fix the issues and paint it. The machine doesn't have much wear on the ways, and all of the problems are easy to fix. The machine is pretty straight forward to disassemble, but I want to make sure I remove the spindle correctly. I was considering using a puller like I would use to remove a spindle on my south bend 9 inch. I gave it a few light taps with a rubber mallet to see if the spindle would move easy, but it didn't move at all. Is there any thing I have to do that isn't immediately obvious in order to remove it?
Also, this may require another thread, but my machine didn't come with a vertical attachment, does anyone think it is something I could make? I have lathe and a Taig mill, and I could purchase the gears.
Thanks,
-Matthew
Also, this may require another thread, but my machine didn't come with a vertical attachment, does anyone think it is something I could make? I have lathe and a Taig mill, and I could purchase the gears.
Thanks,
-Matthew