It is not hard. It is just capable of causing you to cuss and bleed a little. I was told to wear gloves but I cannot do that. I must be able to feel what I am handling.Cavediver wrote:I do, but only a bit.
I tried to fix a tape measure once.
Once.
I was looking at that thing last night and thinking to myself that it probalby wasn't too hard to do. When I think that, I've usually missed something, so I set it down for the night and asked today. I'm glad I did.
Thanks all for the help. I'll be back with the next round of Q's next week!
Mark 5 quill feed disassembly?
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Sounds good. I move the snap ring out onto the threads, pull the housing out about a 1/8"-1/4" gap and spray around the opening with a silicone spray lubricant. I hand work the housing on the shaft to free up any crud that may be trapped between the housing and shaft, then drain any excess lubricant out of the housing. Do this away from any woodworking surfaces. This helps remove any prior noise from the spring assembly.Cavediver wrote:Thanks guys.
Does anyone see an issue with opening the spring housing by 1/8-1/4", hosing it down with some type of cleaner / degreaser, and then flushing it with a protective spray or wash? I'm thinking carb cleaner followed by CLP or something similar.
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Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
This appears to be working pretty well. The spring is intact and provides plenty of tension. Rotational motion is much smoother, and all drag appears to be gone. I soaked the ends in evaporust; they've cleaned up nicely!billmayo wrote:Sounds good. I move the snap ring out onto the threads, pull the housing out about a 1/8"-1/4" gap and spray around the opening with a silicone spray lubricant. I hand work the housing on the shaft to free up any crud that may be trapped between the housing and shaft, then drain any excess lubricant out of the housing. Do this away from any woodworking surfaces. This helps remove any prior noise from the spring assembly.
Now if I could just get that quill bearing back on the shaft
Also before ya install it back in the headstock. Clean and wax the outside of the quill.
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