Yeah, another spindle is a good idea, it's just an odd size and Glennford gave me a really nice one. I actually have a buddy who's sending me a Heron crank from the late 20s/early 30s that's much nicer than the late 70s thing that I have. When it gets here I'll see how it fits and then think about things some more.

Oh, Glenn, a Heron crank is the kind you find on old Raleighs that has the bird profile cut into it. And maybe I will hit you up for one more spindle but I want to see this new (old) crank that's coming first.
Thanks folks, nuther mystery solved.