I just had an idea --- I will take the belt from the very old 10E to an auto parts shop and get a spare now.
Bob T
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- Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:33 am
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Everything E / ER - Technical info, documentation, links
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- Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:12 am
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Changing headstock lock and dropping motor pan
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Re: Changing headstock lock and dropping motor pan
Russ, Thanks for the ID. After a very careful look at a very faded nameplate, I saw it is a Model 10E. And it does have the small extra nameplate, of a now long-gone enginering company. Now to track down a replacement lock, or make one. Currently, I am using a truck-style tie down strap to hold the ...
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:32 am
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Changing headstock lock and dropping motor pan
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Re: Changing headstock lock and dropping motor pan
I have just inherited my father's ShopSmith.
The machine is from about 1955, and was "built under licence in Australia"
the serial number is 916
It is missing the wedge lock on the headstock.
Can I simply swap the lock from the Quill until I get a new lock?
Where can I get a new lock?
Bob
The machine is from about 1955, and was "built under licence in Australia"
the serial number is 916
It is missing the wedge lock on the headstock.
Can I simply swap the lock from the Quill until I get a new lock?
Where can I get a new lock?
Bob