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by DaOldGuy
Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Changing out the Head Stock Case
Replies: 11
Views: 1255

Re: Changing out the Head Stock Case

Just finished putting my Greenie sandcast headstock back together. I don't want to take it apart again but I realize I should have filed down all the rough edges inside the headstock while I had it all apart. Your headstock may be less rough but right now my hands are covered with scratches and bru...
by DaOldGuy
Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Changing out the Head Stock Case
Replies: 11
Views: 1255

Re: Changing out the Head Stock Case

Thanks everyone for the good replies. I was a bit concerned about the "pin" until I seen what it was. Roll pins can be a PITA bit of hardened steel, but fear not. Soak a bit of the PB nut blaster. Find a harden punch that will fit the hole in the handle but not fall inside the Roll Pin. On...
by DaOldGuy
Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Changing out the Head Stock Case
Replies: 11
Views: 1255

Re: Changing out the Head Stock Case

Gathering the challenges Head Stock Locking Mech could be a struggle to remove Greenie has not had the Poly V upgrade yet, I have bought all of those parts and have not installed. Agreed on the Motor and have since measured the bolt holes to valid. Not sure how more power comes from the same format ...
by DaOldGuy
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill Bearing Noise - New Bearing Or Upgrade?
Replies: 27
Views: 2825

Re: Quill Bearing Noise - New Bearing Or Upgrade?

Fergit/ignore brand part # go by dimensions, seals/shields etc.. I agree with jpg, you can go by dimensions verse a brand. This is what Bocca Bearing offers on their site, they have the ability for you to put your dimensions into their web site and it was show you all the options (brands) that they...
by DaOldGuy
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Changing out the Head Stock Case
Replies: 11
Views: 1255

Changing out the Head Stock Case

I have a 1955 Greenie A as I understand it. It lacks the service hole under the SS Logo which makes it more challenging to oil and such. Instead of drilling and cutting the casting and buying the new style logo, I found a Head Stock Case and Logo from a 1973-1978 version head stock serial # 2702. Is...
by DaOldGuy
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bluing SS Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: Bluing SS Parts

One thing the video mentioned was a polished finish takes bluing best and he is correct. I did my jointer blade and the really seemed to like the process.
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by DaOldGuy
Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bluing SS Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: Bluing SS Parts

The Next contestants to be processed... I did the head for the Jointer, but forgot to get a picture of it. Since these photos they have been scuffed and took a soak in acetone. The Chuck I want to take apart, but I have to take it to town to put it in a Press. IMG_20220801_083857630.jpg IMG_20220801...
by DaOldGuy
Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bluing SS Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: Bluing SS Parts

I was not the best on cleaning and sort of learned I needed to improve my handling during it. I think this stuff is real picky and the video indicated it as well. Also, I mentioned cleaning and it likely is more about the "prep" then the cleaning product, bad choice of words on my part. I ...
by DaOldGuy
Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bluing SS Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: Bluing SS Parts

You are correct, this is the Birchwood Super Blue product. I will tell you that Shop Smith Spinal part, the first time I messed with it started out very splotchy and I sorta freaked out. I was using the Q Tip that came with my kit. The video I had watch was using a Foam Paint brush and that made a b...
by DaOldGuy
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bluing SS Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Bluing SS Parts

Hi Folks, On another thread there was a short discussion around Bluing Shop Smith parts at are prone to surface rusting. I got my Super Blue Kit the other day and I must say I am impressed with the product. Today's first items NEW Shop Smith 5/8 shaft to 1 inch 8 thread for adding the Chuck and Plat...