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kacz7895
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1984 shopsmith

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I might be getting a 1984 shopsmith given to me. My questions its been rarly used and what comes with it. Its going to be given to me for freewhat king of problems am i going to have to get this thing operational and running
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kacz7895 wrote:I might be getting a 1984 shopsmith given to me. My questions its been rarly used and what comes with it. Its going to be given to me for freewhat king of problems am i going to have to get this thing operational and running
Very hard to say. Just because it is old (1984 vintage) means very little - that really is not old - it just is not new. Where it has been, how it was stored and how it had been maintained are more important factors.

All you can do is wait and see.:)
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If it really was rarely used and if it was stored indoors, all you probably need to do is plug it in, turn the power switch on, and start using it.
My Shopsmith is an 1981 model, and has been used constantly. Other than two small repairs this last winter, it has had no other repairs made to it. Mine has been either in my garage, my basement, or my Dad's basement since new. If they are taken care of, you can use them for many years as is.
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Mine is a 1982 and it runs fine. I use it almost every day. I replaced the belts about 10 years ago because they were slipping a little. Other that that and a new switch and routine waxing and cleaning it works like a charm.
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I am concerned that no mention was made of lubricating the sheaves in the posts immediately above(2x).

They will run a long time without it, but much much longer with it!

Der book says every 10 hrs run time!
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Post by spiderclimber »

I know it has been said before on many post topics, but don't turn it on when you first get it. You need to oil it first or it may not work quite the way you want it to. There is a sawdust session on that. For the sawdust session and other helpful tips check out the new owner thread located Here It has some helpful insight as to what to do first and how not to screw up your machine.

Also remember, don't adjust the speed without the machine on unless you adjusting it to oil it before starting. Then turn the spindle with the 12" disc sander while adjusting the speed slowly. This way you can adjust the speed to get to the oil port without turning the power on. This is the only time I would adjust the speed with the machine turned off.
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an '84 is old? don't tell my '55 that!

good luck with your new toy
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fiatben wrote:an '84 is old? don't tell my '55 that!

good luck with your new toy
Or my '47'!;)
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Welcome to the forum Kacz.
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