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by rpd
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 10er table and table assembly
Replies: 2
Views: 377

Re: 10er table and table assembly

The most economical way to get parts for a 10ER is to locate one locally. It is usually cheaper to find a complete unit than to buy parts separately, and you will get a bunch of bonus parts as well. It can be handy to have multiple arbors, sanding disks, drill chucks, etc. :)
by rpd
Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:03 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Shopsmith model 10E
Replies: 25
Views: 3212

Re: Shopsmith model 10E

Hogwinslow sells bearings.

https://sites.google.com/site/hogwinslo ... rking/home

Skip Campbell doesn't list bearings but does have other parts, and lots of good information.

http://www.mkctools.com/10erparts.htm
by rpd
Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: 10er Speed Changer grinding against itself
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Re: 10er Speed Changer grinding against itself

Also see the Speed Changer Setup article on Skip Campbell's web page.

http://www.mkctools.com/speed%20changer%20setup.htm
by rpd
Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: johnson dc motor and board help getting it to run
Replies: 6
Views: 999

Re: johnson dc motor and board help getting it to run

I have not done a conversion yet, but there is a Facebook group that focuses on converting Shopsmiths to run on salvaged treadmill motors. :)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopsmithdigital
by rpd
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Magna Headstock Service
Replies: 13
Views: 1307

Re: Magna Headstock Service

The easy way to have photos post correctly is to always take them with your phone in landscape mode.
by rpd
Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Belt Sander Tracking issue
Replies: 5
Views: 788

Re: Belt Sander Tracking issue

by rpd
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: SC Johnson Paste Wax
Replies: 89
Views: 17713

Re: SC Johnson Paste Wax

When I got my first Shopsmith, back around 2011, Johnsons had already stopped selling the paste wax in Canada. I did find Trewax, and have been using that successfully. I think it may be a bit harder mix, I have dropped the can and shattered the wax a few times, heat the can up in a pot with some wa...
by rpd
Tue Oct 04, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: How to Mount a Band Saw Blade Upside Down!
Replies: 10
Views: 3501

Re: How to Mount a Band Saw Blade Upside Down!

Yes, I had it happen once.
by rpd
Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Re: Zerk (grease gun) fitting installed on belt sander upper drum

so after using this mod have you noticed any issues with the enlarged drum hole and sanding belt issues. I would think that the 1/2 hole really has not caused any belt holes or weird wear but asking is knowing Thanks This mod was originally reported by the late, great, Bill Mayo. https://forum.shop...
by rpd
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Another 10ER reborn into this filthy world.
Replies: 28
Views: 3673

Re: Another 10ER reborn into this filthy world.

I have had success applying a bit of Evaporust at the frozen parts and letting it wick in, the way you used the pb blaster.