I picked up an old Vega 24 pretty cheap awhile back thinking I could use it outside in the summer. I talked with Vega this morning due to the lathe not having a threaded spindle. He said those were mounted on with a grub/set screw. Basically it's a shaft sticking out with a flat spot. I'm pretty sure it's a 3/4" shaft. My question is does anyone have a spindle adapter for the Vega 24 as Vega doesn't have these any longer. If not has any one made one/had one made. I only paid $150 so I'm not out too much if it's not worth messing with. It was one of those spur of the moment purchases that after I got home I had to ask myself why but I might as well see if I can get it up and running and enjoy turning in the summer months outside. My shop gets to hot inside during the peak of the summer even with an air conditioner. Any help or advice with the Vega 24 would be much appreciated.
Brian