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edma194 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:29 pm Just the postage. Paypal is fine. I think my kids have Venmo, whatever that is.

Do you also have a chuck for the drill press available?

Actually, it's the pin that is bent. I seemed to just be making things up on my own. The center pin is usually replaceable: https://www.shopsmith.com/product-page/lathe-center-pin-see-501432 You're going to want a live center though, put some money into one of those. I also began disassembling the ...

Actually, it's the pin that is bent. I seemed to just be making things up on my own. The center pin is usually replaceable: https://www.shopsmith.com/product-page/lathe-center-pin-see-501432 You're going to want a live center though, put some money into one of those. I also began disassembling the ...

Wow! Thank you. Unfortunately I have already removed the headstock from the way tubes, so I will have to work my way through the re-install when it comes to it. I am glad I took it off though as it allowed me to really get a good cleaning going. I cleaned out the motor, nooks and crannies and the ba...

Yes I was using the wrong terminology - Fly sheave cover = belt cover and Floating bearing quill = cup center assembly on the tail stock. Actually, it's the pin that is bent. I seemed to just be making things up on my own. I also began disassembling the head stock and found out that the control hand...

Thank you everyone for helping me along on this. Sadly, work has gotten in the way of progress so far, but I am getting antsy, so back at it. As for lubricating the speed control, is there a service location for that or does oil have to be applied internally to the appropriate parts?

I am still in the process of taking stock of what I have / don't have with this machine. Because I "adopted" it, I am still figuring out what is missing. For instance, the two sets of wheels I see a lot of these machines are on did not make their way home with me. Also, the headstock is mi...

Are you still getting rid of stuff?

Hey there - Thank you for all of your helpful information. I did not find any lubricating holes on either of the shafts but believe I can successfully add them as suggested, but before I can do that, I have to tackle the disassembly and cleaning and lubricating. I have removed most debris from the h...

Welcome to the forum! Your description of the spring retainer part as a "cap" implies an older machine, perhaps a Greenie from the 1950's with a 3/4 HP GE or AO Smith motor. The cap is retained by an external snap ring installed in a groove near the end of the motor shaft. First, inspect ...