swarfeater 49 #1 Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) we all know what deck spindles look like after 30 years. finding replacements is easy on line,but most look just what we are replacing. i have been through 3 in the past 2 years ,had another one fall apart the first mowing of the year and found another hanging on by 2 bolts,corrosion had removed the other two. so what to do ? well, first make some molds, next melt some metal and finally machine the castings. make them fit perfectly and make sure they wont break again. these run so smooth and quiet,shouldnt have wasted time or money on the other ones i replaced over the years... Edited May 10, 2017 by swarfeater 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted May 10, 2017 Wow! That is craftsmanship! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #3 Posted May 10, 2017 Awesome job!!! Looks like it may be time for you to join the vender section here, selling deck spindles. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,663 #4 Posted May 10, 2017 Excellent work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #5 Posted May 10, 2017 that is an amazing skill, great job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtnap 39 #6 Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) This spindle came off an old rear discharge deck that I rebuilt. It should ok right? Nice job on those spindles too! Edited May 10, 2017 by dirtnap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
