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by chrism
Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Low speed switch on
Replies: 23
Views: 4131

I can see the obvious safety logic to leaving the SS set at low speed so the next start up will not overspeed the SPT's, the situation I was envisioning was between cuts with a high speed tool such as the saw or router where you may want to switch off between the cuts. When I was browsing the forums...
by chrism
Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Storage Ideas for Shopsmith Parts
Replies: 25
Views: 11329

I've been doing this for years with all my small tools and tooling such as router cutters, lathe parts etc and haven't had a problem with trapped moisture and Cornwall is the wettest county in the UK. However, any tools left unprotected in the unheated workshop will and do rust /corrode within days ...
by chrism
Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Low speed switch on
Replies: 23
Views: 4131

But if they are on a branch circuit, good luck. Try this on the same 15 amp branch circuit. turn on shop vac. turn on incandescent lamp. turn on shop smith and watch the light dim. Load on start up can be an issue if you're not paying attention. There are a lot of people that don't understand how e...
by chrism
Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Low speed switch on
Replies: 23
Views: 4131

Hi Terry,

Good point re the Spts. Like you I disconnect mine when not in use.

Chris
by chrism
Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Low speed switch on
Replies: 23
Views: 4131

Low speed switch on

Hi All, Why is it advised not to switch on/off the SS when the speed control is set to high speed? Is it a worry over mechanical stress or over the current draw at startup? I must admit that I have inadvertently switched off / on when set to high speed with no (as far as I can tell) ill effects. In ...
by chrism
Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Storage Ideas for Shopsmith Parts
Replies: 25
Views: 11329

I store all my smaller parts, including saw blades, in hermetically sealed plastic food storage containers, you can get good quality ones that seem to take most, even quite large, parts. I think the one for my saw blades is meant for pizzas. These can then be stored on open shelving without worrying...
by chrism
Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: What Wax in the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the info, I'll try my local hardware shop, it's one of the old fashioned ones who seem to have everything so l'm sure that they will have Briwax, and I can use it for my woodturning as well!

Chris :)
by chrism
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: What Wax in the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

What Wax in the UK

Hi All, If any UK members view this post can you tell me which wax you use for waxing tubes, tables etc. I have been using a product called KITY SPEED, this was manufactured by the Kity woodworking machine company a number of years ago. It is designed for woodworking machine tables and beds to decre...
by chrism
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Slight Rust Issue.
Replies: 10
Views: 5453

Hi Dusty, There is no problem sending parts, or complete machines! to the UK. The rules for personal postal imports are quite simple, the sender simply sticks a customs declaration label on the packet / parcel describing the item and giving a value. hereafter the payment of any duties due is the res...
by chrism
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Slight Rust Issue.
Replies: 10
Views: 5453

Maybe I am over optimistic as to what I could do with it having seen some of the amazing restorations on this forum! One of the problems here in the UK is getting hold of parts. Shopsmith won't ship direct to customers in the UK, I have made contact with the UK company who used to import and sell ov...