Yep, I did some reading and it’s the clutch knob. The knob screw (which is left hand threaded) broke, likely from someone trying to loosen it in the wrong direction.Thumbs up on the Ed's Red.
On the 10K that missing knob is the star wheel for the clutch, not sure if it is the same on the 10L
I’ve been looking at the parts manual. It shows the knob to be #48 in the diagram which shows “NLA” under the part number. The knob screw (# 40) is PT355NF1, which is shared with the 13” and 14-1/2” lathes.Nice work.
Try checking Ebay for a clutch knob, I see them come up from time to time.
Do you have the parts manual?
I can look up the number for the knob on my 10K, if you can find one for the 10L we can compare and see if they used the same part.
From the parts list diagrams, my apron does not have modifications for it to have a lever clutch (drill/tap bottom of apron & file flat for the screw/nut). From the looks of it, my lathe would have the knob.If the threaded shaft pulls out, it may be set up for a lever instead of a star knob...
Like this...
-Bear