The table is stuck, please help

reible · Post by **reible** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:17 pm

Hi,

Looks like a step by step might be in order here.

1) I would start by taking the rip fence off. The rip fence has a lever which locks the far end to the table, the wingnut part on the front needs to be loosened and the lever up then slide to the left. This is the part you have labled "A". Store it for later.

2) Remove any loose parts that are just sitting on the top of the tables and store them for later.

3) The green arrow in the next photo shows the lock that holds the fixed table, from the photos it looks like you need to lift that table just a small amount. See if you can do that, making the set-up look more level.

4) There are twist knobs between the large tubes and the table tops, both front and back sides. Go ahead and loosen them so the tubes between the main table (where the saw blade protrudes though is the main table) and the floating table (next in line to the right) and the extension table, next to the right (labeled "B".)

Things look like they might be twisted so be careful as you do this, the smaller tubes should then slide out, watch that you don't drop the floating table as the tubes come out. My guess is that moving the tubes to the right would be best but if it is easier moving to the left then do that.

5) With the tubes out you should now be able to remove the extension table.

6) With the weight off the main table the crank should allow you to crank it up and remove it.

7) Now you need to see if the blade will come off, you need to remove the blade and arbor so the set screw nearest the blade is loosened and the the blade and arbor should slide off.

Ed

missfixit · Post by **missfixit** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:08 am

Thanks so much, I finally figured it out. The tubes did not slide easily, it was hard to get them out so I will get that wax tomorrow. (Are there any shopsmith tutorials for people who don't have a wrench set? haha, kidding. Maybe)

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:25 am

This is the wax ya want.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=29568&postcount=6

The only wrench set ya need is the allen wrench. Later ya may need a socket set.

jcraigie · Post by **jcraigie** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:36 am

missfixit wrote:Thanks so much, I finally figured it out. The tubes did not slide easily, it was hard to get them out so I will get that wax tomorrow. (Are there any shopsmith tutorials for people who don't have a wrench set? haha, kidding. Maybe)

Your gonna be just fine, your taking it on like a champ. You'll get the part names down in no time. It's not as complicated as you think, once you get a couple of key points down you'll have it no problem

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:36 am

You have done good but you are approaching a point where you would be best off to slow down and do some "book learnin". I say this as a safety concern.

I believe that before your forge on in there that you spend some time viewing the Sawdust Sessions.

I would recommend that you view them in order but that would require a lot of patience and commitment that might well be overcome by your own enthusiasm.

But do yourself a favor and view this one NOW before you go any further. The main table being out of alignment has the propensity to make this machine a into a dangerous monster. Well aligned it is just a pussy cat with sharp teeth.

Once you have done that, view #21-24 in order, with your machine nearby. Don't be fearful of pulling off the covers and peeking inside. There is no telling what you might find or learn. Fear not for many/most of us have been right where you are right now and we have all recovered without serious incident.

If you have not done so already, download the PDF catalog. Not for its value as a catalog but for its illustrated drawings of many of the items you are going to be working on. You can get there from this page on the website (upper right hand corner).

dlbristol · Post by **dlbristol** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:46 am

Welcome to the forum, You have found a great place to learn about the SS, woodworking and some times almost anything else. The four biggest things I take from here are 1: safety. 2: maintenance 3: "how to do" stuff and 4: just good fun!

missfixit · Post by **missfixit** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:18 pm

Thank you for all the video links. I've printed out most of the manual but it's 100 pages and I can't tie up the printer at work for that long.

I have a friend whose husband recently mangled his hand on a table saw, it was a freak accident and he is careful, so I am not even plugging this in until it's clean, oiled, and I've had time to learn how to set it up. I used to run my saws wearing flip flops until I dropped a deck board on my foot one time.

I do need constant reminders about safety so I appreciate it. Thanks all!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:30 pm

missfixit wrote:Thank you for all the video links. I've printed out most of the manual but it's 100 pages and I can't tie up the printer at work for that long.

I have a friend whose husband recently mangled his hand on a table saw, it was a freak accident and he is careful, so I am not even plugging this in until it's clean, oiled, and I've had time to learn how to set it up. I used to run my saws wearing flip flops until I dropped a deck board on my foot one time.

I do need constant reminders about safety so I appreciate it. Thanks all!

The most important safety device - the brain.

The most important safety procedure -Think!;)

Have a safe journey!

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:34 pm

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fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:14 pm

Missfixit,

Attached is a link to a maintenance kit that I have found most helpful. If you do not have these items they may be worthwhile,

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... elpkit.htm