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Hi everyone,

I’m having some trouble removal the mandrel feedscrew apparatus on my Model B Edison Home. I found some videos online about removal the mandrel in different ways, but I don’t think my mandrel comes off in the same way. As far as I can tell the feedscrew articulates with the pull for the leather belt. There are two set screws, which I removed, and I was able to get the pulley off a little, but not all the way. Am I on the right track or does the mandrel come off in some other way? I want to make sure because I don’t want to break the bed plate or any other pieces. I’m installing a 2/4 minute conversion kit, which is why I need to disassemble it. Thank you for the help and photos attached below.

KCW

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There may be another set screw in the channel of the pulley. The hole may be full of crud, but check the center of that channel.

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George P.

I've had good success using a heat gun to separate parts that are stuck. Wear some thick gloves, heat, and twist. Good luck.

Jerry B.

I'm trying to remember how I did that. I seem to remember using a hammer and a wooden dowel to lightly tap on the shaft (from the gate end) to remove the mandrel itself from the shaft.