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rlkeeney wrote:Has anyone built a dedicated shaper/router table using a Shopsmith headstock?

I would be interested to see that as well. I was just given an extra headstock.

Thanks for all the help everyone. I think I found the contacts or something like them. I am attaching a photo. I used a screwdriver to scrape off in between the two contact points and it started right up. I have started it several times since installing it back into my Shopsmith and it is working ...

I have an Emerson 1 and 1/8th Horsepower. I thought I read in another post that you have an Emerson.

Do not start the process by replacing the motor. In fact, if you still have it, you should probably drag it back out for a check up.

Readings between the lines, I think that your motor is good. At least it is neither shorted nor are the field windings open.

The failed Shopsmith motor that I have ...

If your motor is humming and not smoking it is doubtful that it needs to go to Shopsmith. Besides, Shopsmith does not do motor repair. If anything, they will send it to a motor shop which you can do. The best thing about that is getting it repaired at a local motor shop eliminates a lot of time ...

Okay! So after I checked all the wires (connections were good) I flipped the motor in the mounts and looked inside the wiring compartment in the tail of the motor, I noticed that the contacts were about 1/8" away from each other, so I took a small screwdriver and bent the stationary side until the ...

I agree with everyone that you do amazing work. I also like the design of your website. It is very well done. I can't stand complicated websites with stuff thrown all around them. Yours is very well organized and easy to use.

I would really encourage you to read the article in fine woodworking ...