[Oskar]

Hi folks,

I just bought a Enco ZX 7045, which seems to be almost the same as
Grizzly G0519.

Unfortunately, I either am missing something or something is wrong
with the machine

To tighten/loosen the drawbar or change tools in a collet holder I
would want to prevent the spindle to rotate.

In the spindle sleeve is 2 slots, however no hole or slot in the
spindle.

How do I lock the spindle - prevent it from rotating?

Thanks
Oskar

[tai42]

Just put it in the lowest gear (L-I) and the drive train will keep the spindle from moving. This is the standard way to "lock" the spindle on a gear-head machine. (This is the way I learned many years ago on a very old gear-head knee mill.)

[davo727]

Here is a spindle wrench for RF45 style mills, I bought one it works good and they are made by a cnczone member Wildcat. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DRAWBAR-SPIN...QQcmdZViewItem

[Oskar]

Here is a spindle wrench for RF45 style mills

Thanks, that will work.