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Thanks. I just ordered a new coupling kit that comes with a new hub and (hopefully) the set screw. I'll try as you suggested. Thanks!

Update. I detached the coupling between the motor and the sander. The metal collar that engages the plastic coupling on the sander side that sits over the drive shaft of the sander was completely loose on the shaft. The first picture shows wear on the flat side of the shaft, presumably from the set ...

Update. I detached the coupling between the motor and the sander. The metal collar that engages the plastic coupling on the sander side that sits over the drive shaft of the sander was completely loose on the shaft. The first picture shows wear on the flat side of the shaft, presumably from the set ...

Hello, I have an old Shopsmith inherited from my dad. Probably from the 80's. The Belt Sander has worked great for the last few years, but recently is giving problems. The belt runs fine until I place a workpiece on to sand. After placing work against the belt, the belt stops after a couple seconds ...