I have removed the Apron from my south Bend 16 but I had some issues. It is a series 0 apron from 1919. When I tried slide the apron off of the end of the lead screw it bound up on me. Am I correct that they worm gear should just slide along the lead screw? I ended up removing the lead screw from the lathe and then disassembling the apron but the worm gear is still on the screw. I will not move either way. Am I missing something here? Could my lead screw be bent at this point and that causing the binding? I have included a pic of what I have at this point.
Thanks,
Derrick
Thanks,
Derrick