Forward Reverse off shaft on lathe

[John_Dennis]

I am restoring an old Weiler German lathe, it has a switch actuating shaft that runs the length of the bed and the handle moves with the carriage. The shaft is damaged ad the bushing that connects the handle is worn. The shaft is an uncommon 11mm hex, what do other lathe manufacturers use for this shaft? Should I replace with square, US size Hex bar or keyed shaft? In any event I have to replace both the shaft and bushing.

 

[matthewsx]

Can you use a 7/16” hex shaft?

Should be close enough, my 11mm socket fits 7/16” fasteners.

John

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Metric Hex Bar - Metric Express

Our hexagon bar is cold drawn material which has a smooth finish. See our Buyer’s Guide for more details on this and all our metric size metal products.

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Approximately $110 for a 5ft section of 1045 (shortest length possible) + shipping

 

[John_Dennis]

How do other lathe manufacturers do this?