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I recently purchased two Edison Standard D machines and both need mandrels. A previous repairman replaced the pot metal bushings but he must have used channel locks to grab the mandrels to turn and remove the mandrel shafts from each machine. That is not how to remove the mandrel shafts. I gently tap off the mandrel and then grab the shaft with vice grips to turn and remove the shaft. Any damage is covered when the mandrel is returned to the shaft. Both of these machines have the potential to be nice machines but the dented and scratched mandrels are a huge drawback.

I'd like to buy or trade for two Edison Standard D mandrels.

Has anyone ever tried using the mandrel from a B Standard on a D? What problems are involved?

Thanks, Jerry Blais

Hi, Jerry. I looked through my stuff and have no D mandrels. Sorry...

Cliff

Thanks you Forum friends. Jerry