Following on from my previous thread I've now managed to turn down the motor spindle to the correct diameter (thanks to everyone who gave advice)
Now I need to cut a 4mmx2mm keyway into the spindle. My idea was to fabricate some sort of mount so I could attach a Dremel/rotary tool to the cross slide of the lathe and use a 4mm slot cutter - however thought I'd throw it out to you guys to see if there is a better solution.
Also the remenants of the original keyway are still on the spindle. A flat approx 8mm wide and .5mm deep, I was going to cut the new keyway down the centre of this but would I be better starting afresh 180degress round from this.
Cheers
Jim
Now I need to cut a 4mmx2mm keyway into the spindle. My idea was to fabricate some sort of mount so I could attach a Dremel/rotary tool to the cross slide of the lathe and use a 4mm slot cutter - however thought I'd throw it out to you guys to see if there is a better solution.
Also the remenants of the original keyway are still on the spindle. A flat approx 8mm wide and .5mm deep, I was going to cut the new keyway down the centre of this but would I be better starting afresh 180degress round from this.
Cheers
Jim