Oops, I might have goofed.

fredsheldon · Post by **fredsheldon** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:20 am

When disassembling my 10ER for repainting I unscrewed the Headstock, Saw Table and Quill Lock levers completely before removing the quill or way tubes. I don't recall anything falling out at the time. After reviewing the blowup diagram it looks like the locking levers should have had two locks. When I repainted everything I didn't notice anything still remaining in the headstock which would have been the second half of the locks which I assume became unattached when I unscrewed the lever. When I reinstalled everything the locking levers seemed to be working properly except for the fact that unless I really tighten the headstock lock it slips when I raise it to the drill press position. Were the second half of the locks still installed in the headstock which is why nothing fell out. I assume there must have been a threaded nut and the second half of the lock still in the headstock that the locking lever rethreaded into when I reinstalled them. I will take a look tonight to see if I can see anything but was hoping I could get some advice here.
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SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:28 am

fredsheldon wrote:When disassembling my 10ER for repainting I unscrewed the Headstock, Saw Table and Quill Lock levers completely before removing the quill or way tubes. I don't recall anything falling out at the time. After reviewing the blowup diagram it looks like the locking levers should have had two locks. When I repainted everything I didn't notice anything still remaining in the headstock which would have been the second half of the locks which I assume became unattached when I unscrewed the lever. When I reinstalled everything the locking levers seemed to be working properly except for the fact that unless I really tighten the headstock lock it slips when I raise it to the drill press position. Were the second half of the locks still installed in the headstock which is why nothing fell out. I assume there must have been a threaded nut and the second half of the lock still in the headstock that the locking lever rethreaded into when I reinstalled them. I will take a look tonight to see if I can see anything but was hoping I could get some advice here.
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The 10's can have one wedge lock or two it depends upon when your machine was made. The newer ones had two wedge locks. Some of the machines had wedges made of brass.

fredsheldon · Post by **fredsheldon** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:42 am

In the case of the single wedge lock, does the locking lever screw into a threaded hole in the headstock? If it does have only the single wedge lock would that account for why the headstock lever requires more effort to prevent slipping on the way tubes? Thanks for your advice.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:55 am

fredsheldon wrote:In the case of the single wedge lock, does the locking lever screw into a threaded hole in the headstock? If it does have only the single wedge lock would that account for why the headstock lever requires more effort to prevent slipping on the way tubes? Thanks for your advice.

On signle wedge machines, the handle screws into the headstock casting driving the wedge against the way tube. The single wedge might contribute to your having to use more effort to lock the headstock. But, you should check the condition of the wedge. It may have become deformed and need to be dressed up with a file.

randyrls · Post by **randyrls** » Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:39 am

fredsheldon wrote:When I reinstalled everything the locking levers seemed to be working properly except for the fact that unless I really tighten the headstock lock it slips when I raise it to the drill press position.

Fred; Sometimes the solution isn't so obvious. I had this same problem, and discovered I was turning the lock in the wrong direction. Turning it the other way locks securely.

tred1956 · Post by **tred1956** » Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:36 am

Oops, I might have goofed

If I only had a nickel for every time I said THAT:D

Merry Cristmas
Doug

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:18 pm

tred1956 wrote:Oops, I might have goofed

If I only had a nickel for every time I said THAT:D

Merry Cristmas
Doug

If 'Oops' works for you, fine! At least two of the letters are 'appropriate'!:D