Record Power DML24X

[DayTay65]

Hi all, I’ve recently been gifted a record dml24x lathe which has a drive centre fitted in the headstock which I’m unable to remove. It cannot be removed with a drift as there is a bearing fitted in the opposite end. Does anyone have any ideas as tried mole grips but appears solid. Thanks in advance.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I have the same lathe, it's a good piece of kit, I would try some penetrating oil like WD40 overnight and then try again next day, for this very reason I tend to put my drive centre into my chuck, you could try getting a nut that will fit the headstock threads which are 3/4 inch 16tpi if my memory is correct, then in future you can use that to push the drive centre out.

 

[DayTay65]

Thanks for quick response, will give it a try. Just sorting through box of bits and found the collar that should have been fitted to ease removal. Hopefully a bit more hammering will free it.

 

[Richard_C]

When you try the penetrating oil, give some quick sharp taps around the edge of the drive centre, the sort-of-resonance might get things started. Not hard enough to bend anything.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Use Plus Gas or similar, not WD40. Sometimes you can get a wedge between the end of the spindle and the centre.
You do this only once, from here on you'll use the thread protector.

 

[DayTay65]

Managed to release with a chisel and bigger hammer!! No damage done to spindle thankfully. Will definitely use the coller next time the drive centre gets fitted.
Thanks again for responses, much appreciated