Shopsmith Forums

good to know, and what the heck are cool blocks etc?

so I began making bandsaw boxes, but am stuck with 1/4 blades, which I need to change to 1/8th.

Doubtful I will order from ShopSmith directly so what exactly do I need, to get the right fit, what are the numbers....

of course if really cheap I might just order from SS directly.

heck ya, you guys have no idea. I am so indebted to you all. I am literally giddy, smiling ear to ear. SO HAPPY!


WHEW!!!!!!! IS DEFINITELY RIGHT!

Well folks, the job is done, the idler shaft, bearing, eccentric etc are all done, the MARK V is in full working order.

In order to put the idler shaft in place I pulled off the bottom set spring and spring and washer, but likely didn't have too, I was forced to call my friend to help with it as he ...

rele ~ JPG's P.S re-removing the motor belt and pushing it up off the control sheave will allow you to move the idler shaft in to position.
Oh I see it now, and do I need to remove the quill? I think it is called that, in order to do so?

EDIT: also my belt was off center, much like described on ...

SO I am a little, well okay, SERIOUSLY confused on how to proceed. I have had the bottom pan off when cleaning it and oiling my Mark V.

The idler shaft, is there a bearing on the back side, the part thayt is inside the motor housing? IS that waht came out?

When I was attempting to put the ...

Okay, here is where I am at right now...

You can see a misalignment with the pulleys, I think?
http://i.imgur.com/dYF7W.jpg

and here are a couple of shots showing where I am right now, the eccentric won't go all the way back yet, and the bearing on the idler shaft.... well you ALL know more ...

Okay folks!

My buddy just left, he TAPPED the hole and put a new bolt in it..... HOWEVER!!

He pulled the eccentric out and took it home, slid it out off the idler shaft. He came back and put the eccentric back into place, BUT the idler shaft isn't setting into place yet. Seems it needs to go back ...

okay, so tomorrow about 9am my friend will be by to look at it, and we'll go from there. YAY!

Rele
Be Careful and do not tighten the big bolt under the eccentric too much. Doing so can result in one of the tabs breaking off the main casting. If that happens then you ARE in real trouble. Good and snug is good enough.
Bill V
ya, I have the belt tightened up and that thing snugged up, I was ...