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Replace Dunham Drawtube

Dunham Drawtube: Part Number 693-08-211


To replace the drawtube:

(Do not remove collet closer from spindle)

  1. Remove the collet.
  2. Remove the rear snap-ring.
  3. Pull knurled knob, rear bearing and drawtube completely out of the collet closer.
  4. Loosen (4) dog-point set-screws to clear holes in drawtube, then pull drawtube out of knurled knob assembly.
  5. Replace drawtube and verify four holes are lined up with set-screw holes.
  6. Replace (4) dog-point set-screws. Verify that set-screw dogs go into holes in drawtube.
  7. Push drawtube back into collet closer.
  8. Replace Rear snap-ring.

Dunham Drawtube Replacement

Image of Dunham Drawtube Assembly


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