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    Colchester Student - Laygear Removal Help

    Thanks RobinHood. I found the end caps came out easily. The end of what I can see inside is threaded for a puller/slide-hammer. I have now found a new replacement gear, so when it arrives I will get the old gear out. Thanks for taking the time to reply & your advice is appreciated.
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    Colchester Student Mk2

    Thanks for the friendly welcomes. My lathe is already better than when I got it - a bit of TLC & new accessories goes a long way to happy days ahead!
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    Colchester Student Mk2

    Good point Susquatch - Haha! We have lead soles in our shoes down here
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    Colchester Student - Laygear Removal Help

    Hi - My "new" acquisition is a Colchester Student Mk2. I have discovered a broken tooth & wear on the laygear/s, second shaft. Not 100% clear on how to extract this shaft, so any advice or photos would be very helpful. Slotted end cap/retainer will need to come out & I think a couple of...
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    Colchester Student Mk2

    G'day - Newbie from Australia here. Recent acquisition is a tired, but useable c1968 Mk2 Colchester Student. I can already see that there is a great deal of expertise available here & I look forward to accessing & sharing the knowledge. Currently feeling my way through this machine and after...
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