spindel on clausing lathe

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I ended up buying a clausing lathe mdl. 5935....Question is, about the spindle..What the heck is it???? It had no chuck so i will be looking for a good used one "cheap" I think this is a LOO spindle ? how do i get it off? This is a single phase 1.5 Hp step lathe....I will try to put a picture here..... Attached Images
Reply:That appears to be some sort of mandrel or other. Is there anything on the other side of the headstock? Look at the largest ring closest to the headstock in the picture. I see holes, are there fasteners of some sort recessed in those holes, if there are that's where I would start.Ranger 250 GXTSmith Gas Axe
Reply:Put in the lowest gear that it has..(NOT running)..Insert spanner wrench of proper fit into holes on chuck..Tap counterclockwise with hammer......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:holes are .5 OD and they go down about 1/2" then dead end......the spanner and ccw  sounds about right, but i have been beating on the thing and it does not move, i would have to make a better tool to grip it better, but i don't want to break anything just in case it does not have right hand threads.  are ya sure it have R.H. threads????
Reply:This thread says you may need some muscle, time and penetrating oil.http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...removal-95784/This one has some instructions and pictures that may help:http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=38295
Reply:Originally Posted by 1awert1holes are .5 OD and they go down about 1/2" then dead end......the spanner and ccw  sounds about right, but i have been beating on the thing and it does not move, i would have to make a better tool to grip it better, but i don't want to break anything just in case it does not have right hand threads.  are ya sure it have R.H. threads????
Reply:Now i'm getting more confused...The holly wheel is called a spindle lock, in order to take off the arbor thing on there, i have to unlock the holly wheel? which has right hand threads,,I will give it hell again.......
Reply:o.k. them pictures helped a lot, I still have not got it but i know what i'm doing now......I THINK
Reply:I agree with post 2; it appears to have a collet closer which might be putting pressure on the headstock tightening 'nut'. I'd like to see the other end of the headstock to see if you have a handwheel or lever which needs to be removed first; then you can  remove the collet adapter and all.
Reply:No, the ring has to be turned clockwise to remove the chuck. The threads on the chuck are right hand. I know it sounds backwards, but it isn't. I have one of these lathes. If you are standing at the tailstock, looking at the headstock, the ring must spin clockwise.
Reply:Originally Posted by BrianstickNo, the ring has to be turned clockwise to remove the chuck. The threads on the chuck are right hand. I know it sounds backwards, but it isn't. I have one of these lathes. If you are standing at the tailstock, looking at the headstock, the ring must spin clockwise.
Reply:Originally Posted by 1awert1o.k. them pictures helped a lot, I still have not got it but i know what i'm doing now......I THINK
Reply:Eeeeeooowww!I just thought to google american long taper, no joy on right or left handed thread...So I came back and checked forehire's links, booth review by photo on the second link shows Matt can't remember squat!The threads are left handed!!!! I think the 1 - 1/2 turns to pop the taper loose is correct but???Matt
Reply:Mr stick and oldiron are so correct, at first i was going the wrong way, after looking at the pictures (from the link that was posted) i could see how it was put together, anyway, i got it off, and know EVERYTHING about the Loo spindle.......actually it was not to bad after soaking all night, 3 wackes and it was free, now i have to find a decent chuck/back plate...  Thanks to all............
Reply:Mr stick and oldiron are so correct, at first i was going the wrong way, after looking at the pictures (from the link that was posted) i could see how it was put together, anyway, i got it off, and know EVERYTHING about the Loo spindle.......actually it was not to bad after soaking all night, 3 wackes and it was free, now i have to find a decent chuck/back plate...  Thanks to all............