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by Anomalocaris
Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Is the quill spring essential?
Replies: 6
Views: 2218

Re: Is the quill spring essential?

Not sure why it didn't occur to me to drill a new hole. Any idea what size drill bit I should use?
by Anomalocaris
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:32 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Is the quill spring essential?
Replies: 6
Views: 2218

Is the quill spring essential?

I have finished tearing down my second hand ShopSmith mark v and am starting to put her back together. Most everything is in good condition best I can tell. One glitch is the quill spring broke on me while taking the quill out. I disassembled it enough to peak inside and confirm the quill spring she...
by Anomalocaris
Wed May 04, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Summary of what lathe parts to have
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Re: Summary of what lathe parts to have

Is it worth springing for the Nova G3 chuck system and the Nova live center package? http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/nova_live_center.htm http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/nova_live_center.htm Would I still need the faceplates if I have the chuck system? Are there other brands to...
by Anomalocaris
Mon May 02, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Summary of what lathe parts to have
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Re: Summary of what lathe parts to have

Appreciated! I am interested in bowls/vases and spindle applications like tool handles to start with. Might eventually get into pens and the like but for now figured that was a good start.
by Anomalocaris
Mon May 02, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Summary of what lathe parts to have
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Summary of what lathe parts to have

Been very busy with life lately, but have finally gotten around to unpacking some of the gear that came with my second hand shopsmith. It appears that all of the lathe turning stuff is missing. I am an overwhelmed newbie and was wondering if anyone could list the essential and maybe the nice optiona...
by Anomalocaris
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Electrolysis for rust removal
Replies: 14
Views: 10000

Re: Electrolysis for rust removal

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted to this page, but will the cheapo rebar at Lowes work as a plain carbon steel anode?
by Anomalocaris
Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Electrical safety for a newbie attempting his first rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 1725

Electrical safety for a newbie attempting his first rebuild

Hello all, Recently acquired an early 80's Mark V (Serial Number 99511) from a dear friend that passed away. It was well loved and maintained during prior use, but has since sat idle for some time so I am planning on doing a through cleaning and rebuild. Before doing any of that I was wondering if t...