New Owner--Couple of Questions

mikecop48127 · Post by **mikecop48127** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:11 pm

I recently purchased a used Shopsmith 10 ER, Serial #24913. It seems to be in really good condition, and came with the original owner's manual, accessories list, etc. Original price was $299.50, and I think I got a great deal at $350.

I have played with it a little and tried each of the features. I have a couple of questions:

1. What kind of adhesive should I use to attach the sandpaper to the 12" disk? Should I consider getting the velcro attaching device which is now available?

2. When changing speeds, do I just slip the belt off the side of the pulley to the next pulley, which causes a temporary stretching of the belt? Will this eventually stretch the belt so it will need to be replaced?

3. Does anyone know where I can purchase the speedchanger accessory for the 10-ER, part number 131-1X (original price $13.95)?

4. Does anyone know where I can purchase the jointer-cutter, part number 129-12X (original price $9.95)?

I got a kick out of playing with the lathe. The last time I had done anything on a lathe was when I made a lamp during my freshman year of high school in 1955.

The forum looks great, and I'm glad it is available. Mike

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:45 pm

I can answer your first question only, as I am not familiar with the 10 ER. Others will chime in there.

Your question #1: If you buy the 12" sandpaper disks from Shopsmith, you will not need to worry about adhesive. The adhesive is on the paper.

Should you buy the Velcro fastening pad? If you don't plan on sharpening tools n the 12" disk - the answer is yes! If you don't plan on using the 12" disk for sharpening, then I can recommend the Velcro. It makes disk changing real easy. Don't recall if there is a price difference between glue disks and cloth backed disks.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:44 pm

If you don't have it, here's the owners page.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/index.htm For #4

On the sandpaper, there're the same price for the aluminum oxide paper. KEEP the adhesive disk for sharpening.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:47 am

Mike!

Congratulations on your new acquisition! In addition to this SS sponsored web site, I believe there is a web site that caters to the model 10E and 10ER. I have never visited it, but someone might ring in with the site address for you.

I have to agree with charlese about the velcro sanding system; It is great. But you MUST KNOT use those disks for sharpening. If you want to use the disk for sharpening, get yourself another disk to use the velcro system with! It will save you time and sanding disks. Did your 10ER come with a supply of old sanding disks that do knot have the self adhesive on them? If so, I THINK that you can use rubber cement? Some people use a spray on glue.

I have never used a 10ER, so I do knot know for sure about changing the speeds; however, the typical drillpress works exactly like that; just roll the belt up or down to the next pully. Does knot the owners manual address this?

Have fun!!

wlhayesmfs · Post by **wlhayesmfs** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:01 am

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/
You have found one of the toughest machines made back then. It will last you years. Most bearing parts are still available and easy to find. I attached the ER group site for you to visit. On changing speeds the allen set screws are loosened and frees up the motor so belt changing is easy and no stretching is involved. On the speed changer you can find them on Ebay but don't expect the $14.00 price range. They go from $90 to $150 right now. The jointer cutter is fairly easy to found around the $20-25 dollar mark.
Hope you have fun with it and enjoy. I love mine but would not give up my MKV's either.