Need advice and where to find parts for 1976 SS

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:18 am

[quote="KDC"]Danka shane. ]

FWIW, An industrial supply house probably has 1 1/4" collars cheaper than ss (ebay seems to always be more for this item), but the set screws will not have a 5/32" hex head setscrew. You could drill and tap them for 5/16-18 and replace the setscrews. You could make an insert from 1/4" mdf to use for the time being for the bandsaw. There ARE options! We do like supporting SS though! Save up and get several things at once to minimize shipping.

KDC · Post by **KDC** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:35 pm

Thanks JPG and others,

I am A-OK with the buying the SS collars and set screws. I will probably place an order with SS INC for the bandsaw insert, collars and screws, power coupler and two key chucks, one for the headstock and one for the tailstock.

I have priced out some nice lathe chucks and that will have to wait a bit as my budget is tight. In the meantime I might just run into a good used one or sumpin'. (CL, fleabay or word of mouth)

I have seen many of the SS owners making those nice little benches underneath the SS legs. I like that and plan to make something similar. I like organization.

thanks again all!

KDC · Post by **KDC** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:06 pm

For anyone interested, this is a link with a picture of a 2 jaw self centering lathe chuck. This is what works well for holding square pieces of briarwood when shaping tobacco pipes. I'd love to find a good used one.

http://www.workholding.com/BTC2JAWSCROLLFLAT.htm

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:18 pm

KDC wrote:For anyone interested, this is a link with a picture of a 2 jaw self centering lathe chuck. This is what works well for holding square pieces of briarwood when shaping tobacco pipes. I'd love to find a good used one.

http://www.workholding.com/BTC2JAWSCROLLFLAT.htm

Interesting! a 4 jaw with 2 jaws removed!:D That might be an option. The face of the jaws may not be what you need(flat).

A 'tailstock' key chuck?????????

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:27 pm

KDC wrote:1973-1978 Mark V. The SS serial number is a 4 digit # 5009 which coincides with 73-78. SS 11" bandsaw, serial #505641.

Where can I get the following?

adjustable rings collars for the tailstock.

bandsaw table insert (round center cap)

a coupler that will engage the headstock to the bandsaw (note the headstock stubshaft has 4 grooves on it and the bandsaw hub has 5 grooves. They both have the same outside diameter. Do I need to change one or are there couplers that will slide right onto my setup?

Thanks all!

KDC

I have some of these parts. You can email me at the email address below.

KDC · Post by **KDC** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:02 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Interesting! a 4 jaw with 2 jaws removed!:D That might be an option. The face of the jaws may not be what you need(flat).

A 'tailstock' key chuck?????????

Yes, the flat jaws would be best. I do not want those graduated step-up jaws that are so common.

Heres a tailstock keychuck set-up

I won't get that specific style but one similar.
http://www.mikestools.com/1072-Sherline ... k-Key.aspx

KDC · Post by **KDC** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:07 pm

Thank you, Rob!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:20 pm

KDC wrote:Yes, the flat jaws would be best. I do not want those graduated step-up jaws that are so common.

Heres a tailstock keychuck set-up I won't get that specific style but one similar.
http://www.mikestools.com/1072-Sherline-1-4-in-Tailstock-Chuck-Key.aspx

Are you aware of this?

Rob might have it also!

KDC · Post by **KDC** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:05 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Are you aware of this?

Rob might have it also!

That's the ticket! TY!