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Recent content by Cjc902

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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    Well folks, first off, thanks for all the help. I was just out looking at it all again and noticed a crack right at the flange below the bearing, never noticed it before. I'd say it was dropped at some point in its life. It's a very fine crack but I wouldn't trust it.... Guess I got a bigger...
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    @PeterT: I really couldn't guess how it happened. The machine was stored for many years in a garage. Outside of this issue it seems extremely well built and the castings are very heavy. It has some sentimental value as well so I'd rather spend some money than junk it. @Dusty: I don't know what...
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    Thanks for the offer. I'll send you a PM
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    I'm in St. John's, NL
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    @mikefrost: The bend is at the chuck end. It's severe enough to not allow a drill to run a straight hole and is visible with the spindle running with the chuck removed. I didn't measure it because it was so visible.
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    @Dusty: Unfortunately I do not own a lathe, having one made has crossed my mind, but I wanted to see if I could locate one first. The machine shops in my area that do that work are extremely expensive. Straightening it has also crossed my mind, but it seems difficult to impossible to do it...
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    HI, Here are a couple photos of the spindle and the drill press itself. I don't know who manufactured it, which is part of the issue. It seems to be an old Taiwanese manufactured press. Probably from the early 90s or late 80s (according to Google)
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    Benchstar 16 Spindle

    Good Evening, I have acquired a benchstar 16 drill press in good shape. I hoped it give it a little TLC and have a good machine, however on disassembly I discovered that the spindle is bent. Does anyone know of a parts list, or another spindle that will fit the machine? Or is it just junk...
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