Installing the Spindle Bearing Grease Cup on an RF-30 Mill/Drill

[rgsparber]

This task is the perfect storm of an awkward position, fine threads, and a large diameter topped with a thin coating of grease. It is far too easy to cross-thread the cup while struggling to hang onto it.

Here is a trick that made the job easy.


Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[Frank S]

I agree those fine threaded bearing nuts can be royal pain, I've used your solution before, and it works like a charm.

[DIYer]

Thanks rgsparber! We've added your Spindle Bearing Grease Cup Installation to our Milling category,
as well as to your builder page: rgsparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Spindle Bearing Grease Cup Installation by rgsparber

tags: bearing, spindle, greasing