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DRIVE CENTER OLD LATHE
John Vancil in Silverdale, Wa
>I resently picked up a old spindle lathe at a garage sale, but it was missing the drive center. It takes one that has a 5/8" ID. hole. It can be either 5/8x11 thread or 5/8" ID. Any help would be great. Thanks John
Re: DRIVE CENTER OLD LATHE
Phil Joines in Krum, Texas
>Shopsmith uses a 5/8 plain spindle. I've never owned one so don't know what their spur drive looks like.
Re: DRIVE CENTER OLD LATHE
Phil Joines in Krum, Texas
>If all else fails you could look in the MSC catalog for a 5/8x11 long nut and a bolt to fit. Cut the end off the bolt and grind the end into a drive.
Re: DRIVE CENTER OLD LATHE
bill Crommett in seneca
>The number for Shopsmith parts is: 1-800-543-7586.