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So while working around my lathe today I caused a heavy object to fall over and break one of the cast quick change shift levers/handles on my lathe (G4003G). It's the left one in the gearbox. It broke apart at about the halfway point of the pin that goes into the QCGB position holes. I couldn't take a pic then but I will tonight and post it. So, I'm wondering what to do. My first inclination is JB Welding the handle back together but I don't know how good that'll last. I've got a MIG welder but I'd rather not have to take the remaining piece of the handle off the lathe to repair it. Worse comes to worse I guess $20 for a new one from Grizzly but I'd still need to take gear box apart somewhat. Well, any help appreciated. Thanks.