Chuck open/close switch

Captdave · Nov 26, 2012

After years of looking at this thing not properly aligned, I tried to remove the switch to get to the nut that holds the switch to loosen it but can't get the switch apart.

The white plastic U clip shown in the pic is removed but the body won't release. Before I break the stupid thing is there any thing else holding it?

I know I'm being anal but that's just the way I am.

cnctoolcat · Nov 26, 2012

Dave, most of the control panel switches usually mount with a knurled, threaded nut....loosened from the operator side of the panel.

Oh, don't get me started about being anal retentive.... :nutter:

Captdave · Nov 27, 2012

It has a knurled plastic nut on the inside of the panel but with the size of the switch I can't get to the nut without removing the switch.

wippin' boy · Nov 27, 2012

if there is a white bar on the operator, pry it out, this will release operator so nut can come off

ps

it will probly break

sorry

Captdave · Nov 27, 2012

if there is a white bar on the operator, pry it out

I got the white plastic U clip off (in one piece) the switch but it doesn't want to release and didn't want to pry on the switch. I'll look at it again in a bit.

mthomure · Nov 28, 2012

Dave, can you take a picture of the front side?

Michael

Captdave · Nov 29, 2012

Here she is boys.

Philabuster · Nov 29, 2012

wippin' boy said:
if there is a white bar on the operator, pry it out, this will release operator so nut can come off

ps

it will probly break

sorry

Listen to Wippin Boy on this one.

If the switch breaks, do you have a new one to replace it? Let the OCD slide until you have a spare switch on hand. It would suck to have your machine go down due to a broken switch when it was working fine before you messed with it.

Captdave · Nov 29, 2012

Let the OCD slide until you have a spare switch on hand. It would suck to have your machine go down due to a broken switch when it was working fine before you messed with it.

Couldn't agree more. That's why I didn't force or pry on anything. I've looked at it like that for 5 years, whats 5 more :crazy:

wippin' boy · Nov 30, 2012

yup
thats it
the little white bar pops up about an 1/8 of an inch whichs lets the operator come off
if you get along side of it with a razor works
do not try to get it out, just up a bit
it works like car door panal hardware

Captdave · Nov 30, 2012

Kevin....I got the white clip out without breaking it but the switch won't release from the shaft.

wippin' boy · Nov 30, 2012

I would say goo dave
That operator comes right off once retainer is out

jewilc · Nov 30, 2012

Dave,I believe wippin is talking about the white bar on the front of the switch. Operator=the part you turn to open/close chuck.

Captdave · Nov 30, 2012

Now I can sleep at night

cnctoolcat · Nov 30, 2012

Dave, does your QT8 not have a foot pedal to open and close the chuck?

Captdave · Nov 30, 2012

No, just the switch. The biggest thing we run is 6"Dx3" 6061 slugs so they can be loaded with one hand.

Philabuster · Nov 30, 2012

cnctoolcat said:
Dave, does your QT8 not have a foot pedal to open and close the chuck?

A CNC lathe that does not have a foot pedal to actuate the chuck? :ack2:

I would feel absolutely crippled without a foot pedal. Adding a chuck foot pedal would be the first thing I would have installed and left the finger switch alone.

Glad you got it fixed without any issues though.

wippin' boy · Dec 2, 2012

I've never seen a qt8 with a foot pedal

mthomure · Dec 2, 2012

After 20 years you don't even look for the foot peddle anymore. I have grown to like not kicking that thing around under my feet.

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