Watched a youtube video on replacing the bearings in a Jet lathe. Just like replacing a belt, but once the spindle was removed, knocked out the bearings with a dowel and hammer. Replaced the bearings with new ones, replaced the spindle with a new one. Runs true and great. Total cost was about $150, less than a new set of lathe tools.
... Read more Well worth it and the parts were perfect.
Repair Manual for Jet JML 1040 Mini Lathe. Removed Spindle and bearing using allen wrenches, hammer, wood block, and steel punch. No special instruction required. I have the expertise and training to accomplish the repair. Finding the parts was the most important thing. You saved my day. I love this place.
Loosened drive belt, removed handwheel, loosened set screws on spindle pulley. Removed spindle and tapped out old bearings. Cleaned and lightly oiled bearing seats. Installed new bearings. Reassembled lathe. Now running smooth.
The lead screw went right in and attached the handle. Bearing I had to remove the bearing cap and loosen the set screws in the belt pulley. Then took a rubber hammer and knocked out the spindle. Took a punch and knocked out one bearing and removed the clip for the other. Just reversed the process. Also while there I replaced the sensor fo
... Read morer the head spindle. Two screws and unplugged and replaced. Easy process and made easier since I got all the parts at one time from one place. Great place!
I disconnected the power and then released the belt tension. Took the hand wheel off, there are two set screws. In the spindle you have two setscrews, loosen both of them so that the spindle will move freely. The lock in front part of the head it has three screws to take out and the cover will come off but watch out for the spring from th
... Read moree lock spindle. Next, take the wooden mallet and hit the end of the spindle to knock it out watch out for the KEY in the spindle it\'s not very big you could lose it. To put it back together do everything in reverse.
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