What to do if the spindle does not retract completely in the uppermost position or it binds on my Grizzly Drill?
- CColleen WeissSep 15, 2025
If the spindle on your Grizzly Drill doesn't fully retract or binds, the quill shaft might be gummy with sawdust and oil. Clean the gummy substance with penetrating oil and lubricate with a light coat of oil. Another possibility is that the feed shaft return spring is weak. Finally, the quill deflection screw could be binding the quill. Loosen the jam nut, and slightly turn out the screw where the quill binds. Retighten the jam nut and recheck for binding and looseness at all spindle locations.
















