Power Coupler

ArtSale · Post by **ArtSale** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:24 pm

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic couplers(2) arrived. Prior to placing these in service, I taped all 4 ends with The same kind of tape. Both are still functioning fine. The original came with the Shopsmith bought used in 1964.

ArtSale · Post by **ArtSale** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:24 pm

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic couplers(2) arrived. Prior to placing these in service, I taped all 4 ends with The same kind of tape. Both are still functioning fine. The original came with the Shopsmith bought used in 1964.

ArtSale · Post by **ArtSale** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:26 pm

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic couplers(2) arrived. Prior to placing these in service, I taped all 4 ends with The same kind of tape. Both are still functioning fine. The original came with the Shopsmith bought used in 1964.
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mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:48 pm

robinson46176 wrote:Does anyone remember the history of the coupler that is thick and black in the middle? I think I have a couple of those somewhere.

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I got one of those with my 54. I've never messed with it though.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:29 pm

mrhart wrote:I got one of those with my 54. I've never messed with it though.

The Greenies and early Goldies(Yuba?) had a rubber centered coupler. I believe the nylon(Zytel) was a Magna American/late Goldie thing.