Shopsmith Forums

I have a 510 and been wanting to get into turning. SS sent me an email about their holiday special on lathe turning equipment. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/specials/7DU18.htm?jn=23496&kt=MKT&kr=0007716890&cnum=0007716890&epn=URRQWQX What are the bare essentials I need to get st...

You guys are great! The shed looks uber cool and I just might build a compartment to house the SS in my garage (thanks easterngray). But for now I think I'll go with the mortorcycle cover.

I will check out the videos that was recommended (thanks heathicus and hagarz71).

Please forgive the additional questions for I am just a newbee to the world of SS. How exactly is the 30w oil applied to the headstock? Is the front cover off the headstock the only thing that needs to be removed before applying the 30w? Do I just pour the oil in or strategically apply to certain ar...

All great suggestions. I will look into replacing my garbage bag cover with a motorcycle cover (maybe I'll go to Kragan Auto).

How is the oil (30w) applied to the headstock? I bought the maintenance DVD from Rick Davis. Does the DVD cover this?

It is stored in a small detached garage. When it rains, there is some seepage of water in on the floor (away for the Mark V). I did make a cover out of garbage bags and duct tape which covers it completely. As for the lube and paste, what do you recommend? Which parts get the lubrications and which ...

I am a new SS owner and had to move my Mark V into my garage and I'm worried about rust. It can get damp in the garage and am wondering if there is anything I can to to prevent rust.