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ERLover wrote:dbartlett1958,
How did you add the hole?

Hole saw! Then I drilled the cover plate and drilled and tapped a couple holes in the headstock case for the cover plate screws.

Easiest part of the whole project. My biggest saw is only 2 & 1/2" but much better than no hole.

JPG wrote:Looking real nice!!!!!



Ahem!

A hdstk release.jpg

This must be pressed to allow increasing the speed above 'saw-joint'.

That little button rides in the groove in the back of the ring.

Thanks!

Something to do tomorrow.

Picture time!

I finally got the remaining bearing for the electric motor, so got that together today, then put the headstock together.

Lots of trials and tribulations but I got there.

I added an access hole on the back side beneath the ShopSmith logo and it has come in handy already. I put the ...

Thanks for the welcome and enthusiasm.

No pictures yet, but I will have some soon. I was going to get the Headstock together today, but last bearing for the motor did not come due to MLK Day holiday. Pieces are all painted, just waiting for re-assembly.

I was considering making a "Access Hole" on ...

I have been lurking here for a while after buying what appears to be a 1955 "Greenie". Serial # 291792.

It appears to be in very good shape for the year, but not ready to use yet as it has some old age issues, such as bad power cord, one bearing in the motor is a bit dry, and a few other things ...