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by WoOdbEmE33
Tue Sep 06, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum

well I followed your lead and did the same
Thanks for Posting this
by WoOdbEmE33
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum

so after using this mod have you noticed any issues with the enlarged drum hole and sanding belt issues.
I would think that the 1/2 hole really has not caused any belt holes or weird wear but asking is knowing
Thanks
by WoOdbEmE33
Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill Bearing Noise - New Bearing Or Upgrade?
Replies: 27
Views: 2828

Re: Quill Bearing Noise - New Bearing Or Upgrade?

Any chance you want to share the Becca bearing numbers for the jointer
by WoOdbEmE33
Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Beginning Pen Turning
Replies: 9
Views: 3305

Re: Beginning Pen Turning

I am by no means a shopsmith or pen turning expert but I will say the Pen State Shopsmith specific mandrel and mandrel saver are very good for turning pens on the shopsmith Also I use this instead of a pen press .. Works extremely well..... https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKLPRESS.html place the ...
by WoOdbEmE33
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Just bought a Shopsmith Mark V
Replies: 86
Views: 8162

Re: Just bought a Shopsmith Mark V

for lubing a stubborn speed dial and speed control (pork chop) I have found a PTFE spray (non oil so no sawdust attraction or buildup) Super Lube 31110 Aerosols, Multi-Purpose, 11 oz Brand: Super Lube Works wonders to free up the dial and speed control and the threaded rods for the carriage locks as...
by WoOdbEmE33
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Allthread Stretchers to Fix Caster Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: Allthread Stretchers to Fix Caster Problem

looks like cheap and simple solution to the issue. good on you for sharing
by WoOdbEmE33
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are
Replies: 13
Views: 1843

Re: can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are

Well why not both worlds.. The old headstock and speed reducer can be kept for backup if the Power Pro goes on the fritz or even better add the speed reducer to the Power Pro for a whooping 35 RPM -250 RPM . I like my cake but...... I like to eat it too. and you know the heavier you are the harder y...
by WoOdbEmE33
Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are
Replies: 13
Views: 1843

Re: can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are

many thanks for all the responses mine will mostly be used for spindle turning .. bowls, cups, candle sticks and such. want to move to resin and wood turning I do use the bandsaw buts mostly to cutoff the stumps from turning so the decision is stick with a std headstock and a speed reducer or all in...
by WoOdbEmE33
Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are
Replies: 13
Views: 1843

can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are

can someone tell me what the issues with the power pro headstock are I saw a brief mention of sawdust in the electronics. is it a real problem. Can keeping the headstock blown off inside prevent this any other issues ? new to shopsmith and trying to get all the info I can Got a 1985 MARK V that I mi...
by WoOdbEmE33
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: Community
Topic: How to Post a Picture
Replies: 71
Views: 195314

Re: How to Post a Picture

Random pic to test pic pisting