Worn locking lever

[Tiger]

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[Sawdust Maker]

I gave up on mine and substituted the right sized bolt and used a spanner:)

you could go one step further and drill a hole at the hex end and use a piece of rod with a nut on each end to stop it slipping out.

[Calm]

I changed mine for a allen key set screw or bolt and the key for the SN2 chuck is the same size - 10mm thread diameter - 8mm allen key t handle. works great:D

[nalmo]

Had the same thing happen on a relatively new MC purchased from Carbatec. Had them both replaced under warranty.

[TTIT]

Which part is worn out Tiger??? The casting or the shaft/cam??? I would have thought a turn of the nut that holds the clamping block would take up any wear under normal use :shrug:

[Tiger]

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The lever has something like a socket head arrangement that is designed to turn a nut but the socket head part has worn and just spins rather than do any tightening.
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[jchappo]

Had the same problem on my LEDA.
Replaced with metal one from Blackwoods.
Referred to as 'Handle clamping index lever' cost about $30 each . Ouch!!

[woodwork wally]

Why not go to hare and forbes in dandenong they carry spares and are helpfull regards WW Wally

[TTIT]

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The lever has something like a socket head arrangement that is designed to turn a nut but the socket head part has worn and just spins rather than do any tightening.
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</td></tr></tbody></table>OK - now I'm with ya! Thought you meant the banjo lock rather than the toolrest lock. I'd have to agree with Wally on that - H&F often carry a few spares like that.

[Tiger]

Thanks guys, I went for the nut with some rod through it, it actually gives better purchase than what came with the lathe.