Chapter 20, Removing the quill and quill feed assembly – Smithy Midas 1220 LTD User Manual
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Chapter 20
Removing the Quill and Quill Feed Assembly
Caution
Have the owner’s manual available when doing any machine maintenance. The items
referenced in these instructions can be found in the parts section of the owner’s manual.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE STARTING ANY
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
Note:
There are hidden screw located under the feed dial, it will be necessary to remove
the dial to get to the screw.
1.
Release the tension on the quill retract spring by loosening the setscrew (109) that
comes in underneath the spring housing. Be sure the quill is retracted into the millhead
completely, and to hold on to the spring housing with a rag or a glove so it does not spin
suddenly. Then remove the setscrew 110 on the dial side, opposite setscrew 109.
2.
Unscrew and remove the spring cap (65).
3.
The outer part of the spring is still under tension, and can be dangerous if pulled out
of the housing. Now you will need to unhook the inner part of the spring from the screw
(108) on the shaft (107). Use needle nose pliers and a flathead screwdriver while
rotating the shaft to unhook the spring.
4.
Remove the screw (108) with needle nose pliers from the side, and slide the spring
housing out of the casting while making sure the spring stays inside the housing. * Please
see note below.
5.
Pull knob (91) outward to disengage the fine feed and remove the knob.
6.
Remove setscrew (96) from the handle seat (89), then turn the feed handles until
setscrew (86), spring (87), and ball (88) are facing down. Lock the quill in place and
remove the setscrew (86).
7.
Tap the dial with a non-metallic mallet to dislodge the spring and ball.
8.
Use two screwdrivers between the dial face (98) and the feed housing (101) to pry the
dial off the shaft.
9.
Remove the 3 screws (99 and 100) and pull the feed assembly put of the casting.
10.
Remove the setscrew (69) from the casting, support the quill with one hand and
release the quill lock. Lower the quill out of the casting.
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