Recent content by Rstifle

Ok thanks that kind of what I thought. I do have several springs from previous builds so I’ll check them. But I’m not sure how the spring is supposed to be set up. I can clearly see a split in the stud protruding from the piece next to the drill head. From there things are fuzzy. The end cap...

I know there’s a lot of knowledge out there and I’m in need for some. I attempted to contact vintage machines without any luck. So I’m back asking if anyone has seen a return mechanism like the one I’ve got and how the spring would attach.

I’m not to savy when it comes to computers. I went to vintage machinery but don't know how to contact Mr Bob P. I suspected that there should be a bolt at the end of the gear shaft to hold the entire mechanism in place. I have a spring that i think will work, but my problem is i’m not exactly...

Hello all, I’m hoping one of you will be able to help me. I’m refurbishing a 1960s Ohio State University drill press. The spindle return spring is missing, and it’s not like any I’ve ever seen before. I’m hoping that somebody out there has seen one like this and can help me out. I’m going to...