randythewoodchuck tries to rebuild a 10ER

[randythewoodchuck]

I acquired a 10ER from a friend free of charge about 4 years ago. It had sat out in the rain and heat (Central Valley of California), and was fairly rusted and dirty. I started taking it apart, separating the headstock from the way tubes, then the way tubes from everthing else. It was then set aside.

I decided recently to see if I could actually restore this 10ER. I decided to start with the headstock. I've managed to remove the quill and the pulley/shaft/bearing assembly (not sure this is the correct terminology for this).

Question I hope someone out there can help me with. I've removed the allen wrench set screw from the headstock pulley, but the pulley does not slide off of the shaft/bearing assembly. The pulley is not useable and so MUST be removed and replaced. I've used penetrating oil and 3 in 1 oil, but the pulley has decided to stay put. Does it only come off of the shaft with a puller, or am I just facing a pulley that is rusted on and needs encouragement to be removed? If it is just in need of encouragement, any and all suggestions are welcomed.

BTW, I am not the world's greatest mechanic, or woodworker for that matter. I've kind of fallen into this upon retirement, purchasing a 500 and finding the woodworking fullfilling. The 10ER restoration is a bit of an offshoot of this process.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[SDSSmith]

I acquired a 10ER from a friend free of charge about 4 years ago. It had sat out in the rain and heat (Central Valley of California), and was fairly rusted and dirty. I started taking it apart, separating the headstock from the way tubes, then the way tubes from everthing else. It was then set aside.

I decided recently to see if I could actually restore this 10ER. I decided to start with the headstock. I've managed to remove the quill and the pulley/shaft/bearing assembly (not sure this is the correct terminology for this).

Question I hope someone out there can help me with. I've removed the allen wrench set screw from the headstock pulley, but the pulley does not slide off of the shaft/bearing assembly. The pulley is not useable and so MUST be removed and replaced. I've used penetrating oil and 3 in 1 oil, but the pulley has decided to stay put. Does it only come off of the shaft with a puller, or am I just facing a pulley that is rusted on and needs encouragement to be removed? If it is just in need of encouragement, any and all suggestions are welcomed.

BTW, I am not the world's greatest mechanic, or woodworker for that matter. I've kind of fallen into this upon retirement, purchasing a 500 and finding the woodworking fullfilling. The 10ER restoration is a bit of an offshoot of this process.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

The pulley comes off of the drive sleeve shaft. You might find it easier to work with if you remove the drive sleeve (what pulley is attached to). There is a set screw on the back side of the headstock that will have to be removed. If you are doing a rebuild, you will want to remove this sooner or later. Once out, you can use your favorite penetrating oil and after a while use a puller or drive the drive sleeve shaft out with a piece of 3/4" diameter wooden dowel rod.

[randythewoodchuck]

Rob, you were absolutely correct in your suggestion. I bathed the shaft in penetrating oil and used a 3/4 inch dowel and easily drove the pulley off the shaft. Thanks much for the help. Now I have to remove the Feed Lever Knob, which is also not cooperative. I figure to use more or less the same process.

[SDSSmith]

Rob, you were absolutely correct in your suggestion. I bathed the shaft in penetrating oil and used a 3/4 inch dowel and easily drove the pulley off the shaft. Thanks much for the help. Now I have to remove the Feed Lever Knob, which is also not cooperative. I figure to use more or less the same process.

Good to hear. Remember patience, Grasshopper. It took years for them to get stuck, it's okay to take a few days to get them unstuck.

[randythewoodchuck]

It has only taken me a year and a half to get everything apart on this ER headstock. Obviously it has not been high on my priority list. But I am back to it now. The emblem, which is in really quite good shape, is still attached. It appears that two pins attach it to the headstock. I'm trying to figure out how to get the pins out without bending and/or destroying the emblem. Anyone know how this can be done?