Wells Index 645 Drawbar Details

[John in OH]

About 25 years ago I bought a Wells Index 645 "mill in a box" at a high school auction, s/n 645-12090. Since then, the mill has sat in storage but now it's time to put things together!! As I continue to dig through the parts of my Basket 645, it appears that the drawbar and associated top nuts/washers/bearings are missing. The Wells-Index Head Assembly drawing, 9124-A, shows the drawbar but doesn’t provide any part details except that the drawbar is 7/16”-20. I don't have any experience with a WI mill and I can't figure out what the drawbar top parts are as the drawing is short on details.

Can anyone provide dimensions or pics and/or descriptions of the major drawbar components for an R8 taper and the associated drawbar top hardware? Any thoughts or info will be appreciated.

2472-2 Drawbar (R-8 taper spindle; 7/16”-20 thd)
1133 Nut Draw Bar
1482 Washer-Draw Bar

 

[GregSY]

My thought is call Rick at Wells Index. He can help, and would even not mind if you bought some parts from him.

 

[4GSR]

The top of the spindle on mine was damaged beyond repair. Had to face off that fine thread that was on there and put a small internal bevel on the spindle. Made a spacer/bushing with to brass thrust bearing along with a new draw bar. Been working fine for the last twenty years. Your mileage may vary greatly. I bet if Rick don't have parts in stock, he may sell you copies of the drawings where you can make your own. Ken