Spindle re-ground?

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Hi,I've been thinking while looking at the spindle of my Gorton 8D...  Anybodyhad a spindle re-ground?  The spindle is 1.43 " in diameter, down .150" frommy mill/drill which uses R8.  I'm wondering if there's enough meat tore-grind the spindle to accept R8 or???  Are there other collet tapers whichare more common than Gorton's arrangement, that might be a better fit foradapting the Gorton spindle?Any thoughts or recommendations for outfits that do this.  I know Wells doesit for their spindles....Regards,Peter

Wayne · Accepted Answer

I saw some of the those collets on ebay a few days ago. Once have them youhave them.

Gunner · Answer

before yu are allowed any answers..you must provide pictures.

Gunner

"The entire population of Great Britain has been declared insane by their government. It is believed that should any one of them come in possession of a firearm, he will immediately start to foam at the mouth and begin kiling children at the nearest school. The proof of their insanity is that they actually believe this." -- someone in misc.survivalism

Peter Grey · Answer

Gunner,How many pictures do I need to supply before I get the answer I want?As soon as I get my garage cleaned up I'll take some pictures of the 8D.  Ijust got it in today.  The rigger picked it up from the shop, drove it the30 miles to my house, backed up my steep driveway, unloaded the thing withhis fork lift, and set it down on the pedestal I'd made.  After readingabout everybody's trials and tribulations whilst moving machinery, and aftercalling rental places to check on the various options, I figured this wasthe best money I'd ever spent...Peter

Peter Grey · Answer

Gunner,How many pictures do I need to supply before I get the answer I want?As soon as I get my garage cleaned up I'll take some pictures of the 8D.  Ijust got it in today.  The rigger picked it up from the shop, drove it the30 miles to my house, backed up my steep driveway, unloaded the thing withhis fork lift, and set it down on the pedestal I'd made.  After readingabout everybody's trials and tribulations whilst moving machinery, and aftercalling rental places to check on the various options, I figured this wasthe best money I'd ever spent...Peter

Gunner · Answer

One would be good. Ive never seen an 8D.

Way cool. Ill email you a picture of my 016-A and we can compare notes

Gunner

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Peter Grey · Answer

Yep. Those are the ones I was looking at. I'm new to this but the price strikes me as getting unreasonable. I have seven collets and was just looking to fill in some that I'm missing. Maybe I just need to suck it up and buy them...

For the money they're already up to, Wells would've reground my spindle.

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