Call me doofus....

[Bonnie Campbell]

I had this happen before and KNEW better, but.... I put on my chuck (with adapter) and didn't slip on the plastic washer. So now I sit with the adapter stuck on the lathe. Any bright ideas (and simple) for getting the adapter off? It's stuck on a PSI Turncrafter Pro.......

[Don Carter]

Bonnie:
I have used a strap wrench to get things off my lathe. Sears sells a nice one.
It is good to hear from you again. Let us know how it works out.

[Jim Kountz]

Theres no flats on the adapter for a wrench? Mine all have that. What kind of chuck is it?

[Burt Alcantara]

Worst case: Put key in chuck with lock engaged. Tap with dead blow or mallet. Tap. Tap. Not off? WHACK!

I've done this a few times on various threaded attachment to the spindle on both a Nova 1624 and my current 3520b, tho I now drop a spot of oil on attachments I know will be a problem.

[Aaron Wingert]

Been there done that. That little nylon washer is sure nice to have!!!
I used the indexing head on my headstock to hold keep the spindle from spinning and then broke the chuck loose with a home-made strap wrench that consisted of an oil filter wrench with some router pad material to make it grab.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Happens every once in a while... just lock the spindle, insert chuck key and tap the key. Usually comes right off!

[Mike Minto]

OK, you asked...Bonnie, you're a...no, can't do it. These things happen. Mike

[Bonnie Campbell]

Unfortunately there's no spindle lock on this lathe (least none I ever knew of). Everything is so nice and rounded. The adapter has flats, but doesn't help m7uch when there's nothing to hold to brace..... Got it soaking with WD-40 right now. After lunch I'll go beat on the bugger to try getting it loose.

[steven carter]

Doofus, (o.k. you asked for it)

I just open the jaws and use my knock out bar at the base of the jaws running perpendicular to the ways. What kind of lathe is it? Maybe you can get to the opposite end of the headstock from the spidle and hold it by clamping the belt together or some other means? Pictures or more information would be helpful.

Steve

[Bonnie Campbell]

It's a PSI Turncrafter Pro. I was able to break the chuck loose, but the adapter is still stuck on. Was just getting ready to go try some more weak muscle on it lol

Tell ya how it goes when I get back......

[Steve Knowlton]

Pipe Wrench.

[Chip Sutherland]

I picked up some extra vibration using the washers but I used them for the exact reason you do. I changed from using the washers to keeping my chuck/chuck threads and spindle threads clean. That has generally worked for me; otherwise, I do what everyone else does....use a dead blow or wooden pallet to persuade it off.

But I really like the oil filter wrench idea best. I've got some extra leather to create one like I used in high school

[Bonnie Campbell]

Okay, no go yet. Found filter wrenches to try holding the wheel, didn't work. Tried pounding on hex wrenches mounted in holes on the spindle by the adapter, nope. Hunted for a pipe wrench, but haven't found one yet. Gave up and sprayed it liberally with Gibbs oil. Guess it sits and eventually I'll get it off or I can't use centers in it.....

[Wally Dickerman]

Without knowing what your lathe is I can't offer a suggestion on how to lock the spindle, which you must do to remove the adapter.

The reason that you get stuck adapters, chucks, etc. is that they must be snugged up to the spindle tightly. If there is any small amount of movement with the chuck when the lathe is turned on it will freeze itself to the spindle shoulder. Result...stuck chuck or in this case, adapter. I never use a washer because I want steel against steel contact for a more solid cut when turning.

I do have a suggestion for you for later. I suggest that you get a threaded insert for your chuck to fit your lathe so that you don't have to use an adapter. Everything works better that way.

Wally

[Brian Weaver]

Bonnie, you mentioned holes in the spindle by the adapter. If its like my jet you should be able to put your knock out bar in one of these holes and then rotated the spindle so the bar comes up against the the bed. Then you should be able to put a wrench on your adapter and hopefully get it to come off.