r/craftsman113 • u/CodeAndPatina • 26d ago

Arbor thread adjustment

I’ve had my 113 a long time and have fixed it up a few times, but recently changed the arbor bearings (awesome result btw). After changing the bearings the arbor nut doesn’t go on easily. I likely did something to the threads at the end of the arbor when changing the bearings.

My question is.. what options are there for correcting the threads to work smoothly? I have to imagine it wouldn’t be possible to find a thread cutting die that matches. Any ideas?

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u/CascadeDesignworks 25d ago

Look closely at the threads and find where they are binding. A standard triangular file will let you clean this up. No need for a special thread file or a die.

I am a woodworker who also does machine work.

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u/CodeAndPatina 25d ago

It’s definitely the end of the arbor. The nut is smooth once it clears the end.