eskimobob

On Jul 28, 9:20 pm, John Stevenson <j...@stevenson-engineers.co.uk>
wrote:
> The play in the barrel is caused by the pin that runs in the keyway
> on the barrel to wear two flats on it.
> The pin can be changes or a better idea is to make a new key in the
> shape of a 'T' with a short leg.
> The short leg is then filed round to fit the hole and inserted from
> the inside with the barrel removed.
> The barrel is then fitted. Doing this gives the key a larger bearing
> surface and less liable to shuffle about.

Following John's advice, I dismantled the tailstock last night with
the idea of replacing the key however once I had the barrel out, I
could not obviously see how to remove the key. Does anyone have any
suggestions? - is it just brute force or am I missing something?

Here are a couple of photos of the key from outside and inside the
barrel:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tailstock1.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tailstock2.jpg

Regards
Martin