Thanks for your input, Norm. I have the tools... Will investigate into what it'll take to pursue what you suggest. When I look into the the differences into the shafts, and my skills with cut-offs and dremels, I don't see a half hour as my estimate! lol I first just have to measure to make sure that I have enough material on the new shaft to mirror the old shaft. Will inform the forum on next step. Thanks again!