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Re: Questions about a Shopsmith ER

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skou wrote:That motor "could" be used on the Model 10.

All you need to do, is either lift the headrest
and pivot base above the bench, with a few
sections of 2X6, or cut a relief in the gap between
the bench boards.

If you have a decent table saw, (Shopsmiths as
a rule are a weak table saw, and the Model 10
is the weakest!) just use the boards to lift it.

If you are more than 5 ft 8 inches tall, and want to use
your Model 10 as a lathe, DO THE LIFT!

(Oh, about me and the Model 10, I've currently
got 3, 2 brothers have 2 each, and 2 friends have
them.)

steve
One 'could' move the capacitor.

Be aware it is likely has sleeve bearings and the yellow plugs might come out when mounted with them pointed downward.
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Re: Questions about a Shopsmith ER

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Thanks for all the answers everyone!
I'm new to shopsmiths and I wanted to clarify a few things.

skou wrote:That motor "could" be used on the Model 10.

All you need to do, is either lift the headrest
and pivot base above the bench, with a few
sections of 2X6, or cut a relief in the gap between
the bench boards.

If you have a decent table saw, (Shopsmiths as
a rule are a weak table saw, and the Model 10
is the weakest!) just use the boards to lift it.

If you are more than 5 ft 8 inches tall, and want to use
your Model 10 as a lathe, DO THE LIFT!
I'm not quite sure I understand you there could you explain it a bit more?\
JPG wrote:No apparent lathe centers. Current Mark V/7 centers are the same design.
on ebay they are going for $100+ is that a good price?
everettdavis wrote:

By the way, I am restoring the 10ER Owners Guide to improve overall legibility and I will post that in these forums when I am done. Should be in next few weeks.
Looking forward to it!
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on ebay they are going for $100+ is that a good price?
I dont know what to compare it to, go to the SS products and check out lathe centers and check the prices.
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Anything that attaches to the 5/8" drive on the 10e/10er is also compatible with the newer Shopsmiths. (Disk sander, drill chuck, lathe centers for example.) The add-on tools that fit the later Shopsmiths won't fit the 10ER though due to different mounting methods and drive systems. The 10ER is a great machine and I hear they are the best for lathe turning due to the heavier weight. I had one, until Everett talked me out of it. :)
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Yes indeed. I got the 10E from you that I had wanted for years and it is in really good condition

Once I acquire a speed changer I will use it for turning bowls.

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Dave H. (CO) wrote:Anything that attaches to the 5/8" drive on the 10e/10er is also compatible with the newer Shopsmiths. (Disk sander, drill chuck, lathe centers for example.) The add-on tools that fit the later Shopsmiths won't fit the 10ER though due to different mounting methods and drive systems. The 10ER is a great machine and I hear they are the best for lathe turning due to the heavier weight. I had one, until Everett talked me out of it. :)
And the 1 3/4" quill as well.
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Re: Questions about a Shopsmith ER

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JPG wrote:
Dave H. (CO) wrote:Anything that attaches to the 5/8" drive on the 10e/10er is also compatible with the newer Shopsmiths. (Disk sander, drill chuck, lathe centers for example.) The add-on tools that fit the later Shopsmiths won't fit the 10ER though due to different mounting methods and drive systems. The 10ER is a great machine and I hear they are the best for lathe turning due to the heavier weight. I had one, until Everett talked me out of it. :)
And the 1 3/4" quill as well.
I've always wondered if the Model 10 quill was made
from extra pieces of Model 10 way tubes?

steve
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Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.

Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
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Re: Questions about a Shopsmith ER

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If you ever do spindle turning, you WILL want the live center.
(C.)

Trust me!

Oh, look on Ebay, ANY Morse #2 taper live center will work.

Number 2 Morse, is Number 2 Morse. Period!

steve
10 ER, stripped down.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.

Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
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Re: Questions about a Shopsmith ER

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skou wrote:
If you ever do spindle turning, you WILL want the live center.
(C.)

Trust me!

Oh, look on Ebay, ANY Morse #2 taper live center will work.

Number 2 Morse, is Number 2 Morse. Period!

steve
Ah, but the length and end shape may vary.

Folks have been known to deviate from the lengths in the chart below.

http://littlemachineshop.com/reference/tapers.php
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