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Any words of advise before I start stripping the painted surfaces on my greenie? I was planning on using a spray citrus paint remover I got from Lowes that worked quite well on a polyurethaned door I used it on. It is neutralized with mineral spirits.

Verde Green Rustoleum is abundent here in San Diego. Lowe's, Ace Hardware, and Home Depot all have a good supply. I'll pick some up for you if you'd like and send it to you as long as you OATH to pay me back. It's $7 per can. PM your address and I'll UPS it out to you. I attached a pic of my recent ...

Has anyone had success replacing the two bearings on the drive sleeve assy? ShopSmith wants $100 for the entire assy. They do not offer just the bearings. I did a search for the bearing which is marked "3205 ND Made in USA" to determine $$$ but couldn't locate one that was a sealed bearing...

This thread originally started in the "Community" forum but since it fit better here, I decided to continue it here. The old thread showing other pixs I took and also some great links to Sawdust sessions (courtesy of jpg) can be found at: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=30...

I'm going to continue this thread in the appropriate community "repair and maintenance". You can follow the restoration process by clicking on this thread . jpg......The photo above "trashed speed control" was converted from color to b&W. Once b&W, I adjusted the contrast...

Can't locate any crocus cloth here in San Diego. Nick's sawdust session 22 http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS122/SS122_Shopsmith_Reborn_Pt2.htm discussed using it as the final step for preparing the tubes after scothbriting and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Can anyone recommed a substitute...

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS123/SS123_Index.htm The link above should prove helpful! It also will expose you to the sawdust sessions which contain MUCH information that is not as easy to find elsewhere. The sessions linked below would be of interest to you. http://www.shopsmithaca...

JPG - Thanks for the steps. Fortunately, I know to tread lightly when in unfamiliar areas and the ShopSmith is definately one of those areas. First thing I did was try to rotate the drill chuck by hand. It rotated about 15 degrees and came to a hard stop (metal on metal sound). Rotated it back about...

Well, me being in this forum all started by having to figure out how I was going to drill a 1/4" hole through a 1" OD by 6" long dowel. All I had was a hand drill and bit. The entrance hole I knew was going to be easy. A little basic geometry and I knew I could get the center pretty d...