Put the feed gear's tumbler reverse in the neutral position. That will disconnect the gearing from the spindle.
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?If your lathe has the lead screw reverser, loosen the banjo clamp bolt and drop the gear train out of mesh with the 32 tooth spindle gear. ?
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If this is done, and the other items mentioned above, there should be nothing holding the spindle from rotating. ?
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How was the lathe prepared for shipping? ?Crated, bolted to a pallet, or something else? ?
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I would say movers are notorious for handling machinery. ?They are not millwrights. ?
