Well shes on her own wheels as of this morning . I am now working on the table and extension table tops. I test ran the unit yesterday after redoing the motor, and it runs like a charm. I am still working to get the belt tensions right so the head stock will slide a little easier. All slides very well, but I would hope to get the headstock on the 10ER to slide as easy as my 520. But that is part of the fun of restoring something and that is dialing the whole unit in. Mine will be for lathe and drilling operations.
WOW! She really looks great and I know that she'll serve you well; glad to see her back in service.
Jake
Spokane, WA
Shopsmith Mark V S/N: 354008 Born: 1958/Restored: 2015
Magna Bandsaw S/N: 31575 Born: 1956/Restored 2016
Magna Jointer S/N: 67527 Born: 1958/Restored: 2015
I feel like my Great Uncle would be proud. The first ShopSmith machine I used was this 10ER. I got it a while back, but had never really took the time to give it the attention it needed.
I have been fortunate as the fact that I am a mechanic and woodworker. The machine came apart fairly well, but it takes a lot of patience. I am fortunate to have some of the top welders in the Eastern United States where I work and the repair to the speed changer was flawless.
I didn't do the major write up like MickyD, but anyone who needs help or has questions I will gladly answer or help.. the machines whether the 520 or 10ER, are much more pleasurable to work on than the Antique John Deere's I worked on before
Looking VERY good. Cast iron is heavier than die cast aluminum, so sliding 'as easy' will likely be elusive. Also the tag along speed changer can make that difficult.
It must be quite satisfying to restore an heirloom.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
Dick 1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
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