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A further update to my previous post. I've now successfully changed the headstock bearings on my ELU DB180 lathe. To fit them, I first put the shaft in the freezer and then fitted the large bearing using a vice and approriately sized deep socket pressing on the inner ring. I had to give the...

My post is also probably way too late. I'm about to change the headstock bearings on my DB180. I've had it since new and I think the grease in the bearings has dried out as they become noisy as they get hot. New bearings are still available. My tip is for removing the pulley on the headstock. I...

I would describe myself as someone who "potters" rather than embarks on large projects. I'm looking forward to getting answers to a few woodworking questions. Cheers