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De-rusted, cleaned and polished. Still contemplating blade guides.

I didn’t realize the body was cast aluminum. I’m leaving it bare, like a BMW Airhead engine.

I really was impressed with Evapo-rust and plan to rely on it for the big redux.

Thank you Russ.

Your first restoration looks great! Painting the hex head cap screws really allows the lines of the design to flow. And that gooseneck lamp is a crown. Excellent work.

The Leather Pump Seal(134-32) appears to be intact and is pliable. I mistook its composition to be rubber.

Russ and John,
Thank you both for your expertise.

My first experience with Evaporust did not disappoint.

I’ve had my Shopsmith for several years and decided to make good on the original threa, clean it up, invest in it. I’m starting with the jigsaw attachment which I’ve never used.

I completed disassembly (thanks to chapmanruss*) and inventory. Happily, I am only missing the mounting bolt spacer(134 ...

Thank you so much. I have the four bolt badge variant.

I had removed the set screw but didn’t apply any force to dislodge the rod for fear it was pressed into the assembly. I did wonder why there would be a set screw if it had indeed been pressed.

Your other advice is very well received. Thank you ...

Good evening.

Has anyone removed an Auxiliary guide rod(134-9) from a 10ER jigsaw fixture? Any recommendations?

I’ve recently decided to restore my Shopsmith and thought the jigsaw would be a great “sandbox” to test paints, polishes, potions and elixirs.

I didn’t plan on pressed bits…