Restoration Progress On My 1955 Greenie

dusty

This is a piece of work that would make any one of us proud. You have done a truly professional job with this restoration.

You have also done an excellent job of posting your progress. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Nick contacts you to send HIS congratulations.

I don't know if you viewed the Sawdust Sessions on restoration or not but either way your headstock is an excellent closure to that educational series. I doubt if any of us could add any constructive criticism to what you have accomplished.

CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done.

JPG

mickyd wroteIt is in my YTBP pile....(yet to be polished)

Good Luck getting the sides of the grooves polished.:D :D :D :D

mickyd

a1gutterman wroteThat looks real purdy, Mike! Do knot forget to order a new "Caution" sticker! :rolleyes:

Agree. It looks a little naked without it.

mickyd

dusty wroteThis is a piece of work that would make any one of us proud. You have done a truly professional job with this restoration.

You have also done an excellent job of posting your progress. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Nick contacts you to send HIS congratulations.

I don't know if you viewed the Sawdust Sessions on restoration or not but either way your headstock is an excellent closure to that educational series. I doubt if any of us could add any constructive criticism to what you have accomplished.

CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done.

Dusty - Thanks. The Sawdust Sessions are what made this process manageable. I've watched each of the restoration / assembly / disassembly sessions several times. I actually have my laptop out in the shop and would work as I watch each step. I'd pause the video, perform the steps, and hit play again. It gave me a comfort level that the work was being done correctly. Because of Nick's efforts, I felt like I had a personal tutor. I sure wish we would have been able to continue his series.

tom_k/mo

Mike, that is a first class job. You should be rightfully proud of that.

JPG

mickyd wroteDusty - Thanks. The Sawdust Sessions are what made this process manageable. I've watched each of the restoration / assembly / disassembly sessions several times. I actually have my laptop out in the shop and would work as I watch each step. I'd pause the video, perform the steps, and hit play again. It gave me a comfort level that the work was being done correctly. Because of Nick's efforts, I felt like I had a personal tutor. I sure wish we would have been able to continue his series.

AND in the process you have yourself created an invaluable aid for others who may wish to follow you down that same road!!!!! I thank You for Them.:)

mickyd

a1gutterman wrote
That looks real purdy, Mike! Do knot forget to order a new "Caution" sticker! :rolleyes:

There are two labels shown on the headstock exploded view, ref 68 "Speed Chart" and 99 "Warning". Were these on the 1955 Greenie's? The only label that was on my Greenie when I got it was this one and I think that it is different than both the #68 and #99.

JPG

mickyd wroteThere are two labels shown on the headstock exploded view, ref 68 "Speed Chart" and 99 "Warning". Were these on the 1955 Greenie's? The only label that was on my Greenie when I got it was this one and I think that it is different than both the #68 and #99.

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Different indeed! The 'caution' label was also on goldies. It warns not to adjust speed dial if NOT running.

mickyd

JPG40504 wroteDifferent indeed! The 'caution' label was also on goldies. It warns not to adjust speed dial if NOT running.

Any clue what the SS part number is for the "Caution" label? I can't find it. Or, is it a call to SS?

JPG

mickyd wroteAny clue what the SS part number is for the "Caution" label? I can't find it. Or, is it a call to SS?

Probably 'no longer available'.:( If they are, tell me//us how to order one.:)

mickyd

JPG40504 wroteProbably 'no longer available'.:( If they are, tell me//us how to order one.:)

I have an email into ShopSmith asking if it's available. If not available, I should be able to reproduce it using Avery 2" x 4" clear mailing labels and ink jet printer. Once printed, stick another blank label directly over the text and it should protect it.

mickyd

How is the ShopSmith Logo cover, ref #46on the back of the Greenie headstocks held on? I am wondering if the current method shown on the exploded view was used.

judaspre1982

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dusty

JPG40504 wroteProbably 'no longer available'.:( If they are, tell me//us how to order one.:)

From the current catalog:

516627 - Speed Chart Label, Item #68, $3.25

516626 - Warning Label, Item #99, 4.80

The status on both parts is "Quantity is Low"

Order like any other part and keep your fingers crossed that it does not go on Back Order.

bucksaw

mickyd wroteHow is the ShopSmith Logo cover, ref #46on the back of the Greenie headstocks held on? I am wondering if the current method shown on the exploded view was used.

Logo plate was held on with push nuts and a rubber washer to minimize vibration.

wlhayesmfs

great looking job you must be very proud of your work.

bucksaw

mickyd wroteThere are two labels shown on the headstock exploded view, ref 68 "Speed Chart" and 99 "Warning". Were these on the 1955 Greenie's? The only label that was on my Greenie when I got it was this one and I think that it is different than both the #68 and #99.

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You might head down to a trophy shop and have them make you an engraved self adhesive caution plate. Might also add a warning that if you are caught touching this beautifully restored SS that your life might be forfeit.

lv2wdwrk

bucksaw wroteYou might head down to a trophy shop and have them make you an engraved self adhesive caution plate. Might also add a warning that if you are caught touching this beautifully restored SS that your life might be forfeit.

You mean like:

"This is a mafia Shopsmith - KEEPA U HANDS OFF!!!!!"

JPG

dusty wroteFrom the current catalog:

516627 - Speed Chart Label, Item #68, $3.25

516626 - Warning Label, Item #99, 4.80

The status on both parts is "Quantity is Low"

Order like any other part and keep your fingers crossed that it does not go on Back Order.

Neither of those pn are the 'caution' label.

dusty

JPG40504 wroteNeither of those pn are the 'caution' label.

Did not say they were. They are what is in the current catalog!

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