No lock spindle ring

[biednick]

Well, I ordered one of these from csusa a while ago, came a few days ago, finally got to use it. Its just a plastic ring slipped over the headstock thread. Until now, I had to use Tommy bars and a 3' dowel to get enough leverage to get it off. Now, its just like a large nut and bolt, even after I turned 15 pens o it. If you get a chuck for a lathe, spend a couple bucks and get one of these. It makes a huge difference.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...No_Lock_Spindle_Washer___spindle_washer?Args=

 

[Wildman]

Why not make your own washer?

 

[biednick]

Why not make your own washer?

Ya know, I never really thought of that. Probably just a piece of plastic from a coffee can lid would do.

 

[DurocShark]

I've never had a problem, and my current lathe doesn't even have a headstock wheel. A quick snap with the tommy bars and off it comes. I've seen those and always wondered if they were really needed. I guess they are!

 

[DozerMite]

You can pick up nylon washers at the home improvement centers for pennies... if you need them.

You can also use Delrin to make them.

 

[THarvey]

Why not make your own washer?

Ya know, I never really thought of that. Probably just a piece of plastic from a coffee can lid would do.

I used the lid from a plastic laundry detergent bucket. Made my OD a little larger.

 

[Sylvanite]

I made mine from a slice of bubinga.

 

[Rangertrek]

I have used a small plastic washer for some time now on my Delta. I usually can just remove the chuck with hand pressure, no bars!