Newcomer, mid-rebuild, speed dial question

danscot · Post by **danscot** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:13 pm

I'm part way through a 510 headstock rebuild - huge thanks due to this forum!! I'm currently putting an order together for parts missing from the machine & items that need replacing. The speed dial functioned adequately during the short test run I gave the machine before I pulled it apart but the teeth don't look good to me.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a picture of what they should look like on this forum or anywhere else so perhaps someone can tell me - do I need a new dial?:

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terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:51 pm

Yes, you need a new or rebuilt speed control knob. This guy rebuilds them and uses a steel insert rather than aluminum. I have also heard that he will rebuild yours specifically if you want to wait and don't want to exchange.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REFURBISHED-SHOPSMITH-MARK-V-SPEED-CONTROL-KNOB-FREE-SHIPPING-NO-TRADE-IN-/320881440107?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab606356b#ht_3952wt_1139

2bits · Post by **2bits** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:56 pm

First, welcome to the forum. Here in the U.S. there is a fellow on e-bay that drills out the aluminum gear teeth and replaces them with steel. I had mine done and I have been very happy with his work. The teeth on my speed dial did not look too bad but it would slip a cog or two too often to be exceptable.
Due to the shipping costs etc., You may want to see if there is a machine shop that may be able to do that sort of work (on your side of the 'big blue wet thing") for a reasonable price.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:20 pm

Welcome sir, and so far away. I would check inot freight costs to ship yours. The guy on EBay (listed above) did mine when he got it. I wanted the original back. It came back soon and repainted. He is out of California and I think it was like $17 and he paid shipping one way for me, not sure if you would get the same. He answers e-mail usually same day.
Take a pic of what you are working on

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:51 pm

I'd say your best bet, since ya live in Scotland. Is to get one from that ebay link in post 2. I don't think Shopsmith will ship over the pond and a local machine shop wood cost way to much for one item. Also WELCOME to the SS forum.

wiredone · Post by **wiredone** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:18 pm

Yeah, he does good work and he also sells them without a core for only $5.00 more.
If he absolutely won't ship to Scotlabd, I will. It's about $15.00 dollars US to get one there, and I just had one of mine rebuilt by him. I haven't installed it yet.
So basically, I would sell you mine for what it cost me to replace it.
But, check with him first, he may ship to you.
Robert

danscot · Post by **danscot** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:41 pm

Thanks for the replies; they all confirmed my suspicions

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The site you pointed me to is now bookmarked because I'm sure I'll be shopping there at some point & they offer Worldwide shipping on their main e-bay shop.

Beeg, you're right - Shopsmith don't ship across the Pond but we do have their European distributor here in the UK with most of the parts that I need available from stock, including the speed dial at an acceptable price (inevitably quite a bit more than in the US) so I'll maybe give them a try.

Although the steel insert does have a certain appeal...

Pix as requested; just after I got the kit into my garage so it's before any cleaning:

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2bits · Post by **2bits** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:19 pm

It looks like you got a pretty good collection to start with. If you haven't already read some of the "sticky"posts for new owners, and maint. information, please do. There is a wealth of information here. It can sometimes be overwhelming:rolleyes: If you cannot find the information you need, just ask. The folks here have been extremly helpful for me. Good luck with getting the Shopsmith cleaned up and running:)

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:32 pm

For pre-clean-up it looks great!!

Welcome to the forum BTW!

danscot · Post by **danscot** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:58 pm

Yeah, I thought it looked pretty good too - I planned a quick dust down & polish up and then on to making sawdust. Then I turned it on - while I wasn't expecting quiet I wasn't ready for the racket that it made! Hence the strip down.
Or was I just looking for an excuse to get it in pieces?

Anyway, I've replaced the top drive shaft bearings, cleaned everything up & now re-assembling.
BTW thanks again for the welcome.