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Yes, I stripped it down. I did not pull the assembly out because I know there are washers and parts that will fall loose. Yes, the entire dial assembly has been removed.
Thank You.

Yes the set screw is removed. It stops one inch solid. On the spring issue. No, I do not know if it is busted or if it has popped off the tab. I pulled the quill once before, came out, went in, no problem. NOW THIS. I tried another quill I have. It stopped in exactelly the same spot. Does this point...

Issue: I :removed the quill from my Mark V headstock. I have tried to get it back in all the way. It stops, but not fully in. I get the splines in then it stops about 1” from complete retraction. I know I have a broken spring and yes you can hear the spring twang a few times when putting the quill b...

Issue: I :removed the quill from my Mark V headstock. I have tried to get it back in all the way. It stops, but not fully in. I get the splines in then it stops about 1” from complete retraction. I know I have a broken spring and yes you can hear the spring twang a few times when putting the quill b...

Thank you for that Paul. Words of experience are always the ones I value most. I am quick to recognize the talent and experience of fellow members. Having this many active members speaks volumes as to the life long passion of so many. Don’t get me wrong! I love all things ShopSmith, and all it repre...

First, I need to be clear. I hate whiners. I try to make a habit of not saying Or complaining negativity about others. I do speak up when I am well served. That said... One of the things I enjoy most with my ShopSmith is that it is old school. Like me, when others see my machine they smile. I still ...

I just spotted your post. This is an outstanding design. That table is rock solid. Now I have an idea of the General direction I want to go. Excellent job! This would impress my father. No easy task.
Regard,
Thom Schuck
Portland, Oregon

This is my second post in regards to the Miter Gauge. I have been working thru every part. Issue, I am pretty much rebuilding my miter gauge. I am still waiting for the incorrect glides from SS. 1. I noticed that the miter gauge bar seems to be bent. Side to side it is straight. The end of the bar s...

Hello ShopSmith People! I am the new guy with tons of questions. I have a 1983 Mark V ISSUE... The glides on my miter gauge are shot. I looked down in the slot and could see the head for a flat blade. Of course it was locked in place. After sometime with penatrating oil I stripped the heads out. I o...