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Thank you Bob and Nick. This is the answer I was looking for. I agree that the preferred way to fix this would be with the new idler shaft and I want to do that to bring the machine into spec. However time and $$$ will have to delay that and I will go with a bushing for now. In fact I hope to update...

Update to my coupling problem.....the 503572 part number is the 5 spline hub with a 1/2" shaft hole that goes on the jointer side if the coupler. I already have that one installed. Tech support gave me the number for the 4 spline drive hub for the headstock however when it arrived it is the sam...

Your encouragement is appreciated. I emailed Shopsmith tech support and got a reply and will call them Monday to see if I can get the numbers for what I need. I am anxious to get my jointer going. Age is not a problem with a well built piece of machinery like that. I wish that I could say that it is...

Thank you to all of you for the replies. It's good to know that there is so much help out there. The part number you supplied is different than the one in the kit, so I assume it is the correct one. I did find a parts manual form 1961 in the stuff that came with it and the picture does show the old ...

I recently purchased a 1962 Shopsmith with Magna jointer. I am very pleased with the purchase however am unable to use the jointer due to lack of the proper power coupler. The lower auxillary shaft on my headstock is 1/2" and all the drive couplers included are 5/8". I called and ordered a...