Shopsmith newbie with 1954 Mark 5
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:15 pm
Deleted... Duplicate thread.
A wise decision to 'restore' before 'using'.
A thorough examination should determine what needs to be 'replaced'.
We be available to help ya! How far to go is your decision.
I am highly opinionated regarding rust solutions. (evaporust and washing soda etc.)
Mechanical removal will do if you do not think good steel removal is a negative.
So first question is, which headstock casting have you acquired? A, or B?