10ER casters

cwertz · Post by **cwertz** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:49 am

I just inherited a 10ER from my mother-in-law. She believes it originally belonged to my father-in-law's Dad whom I never met. I know that his brother (my wife's uncle) was a carpenter and woodworker and I learned much from him before he passed on. However I never knew about the ShopSmith until she offerred it to me.
Anyway I've just started the restoration process and the wheels are not salvageable. I'm hoping to remove enough rust and loosen the mechanisms (so far I've freed 2 of the 4) to save them and insert new wheels. Question; anyone know where I can get replacement casters that will both fit and hold up?
Thanks for any advice. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:30 pm

[quote="cwertz"]I just inherited a 10ER from my mother-in-law. She believes it originally belonged to my father-in-law's Dad whom I never met. I know that his brother (my wife's uncle) was a carpenter and woodworker and I learned much from him before he passed on. However I never knew about the ShopSmith until she offerred it to me.
Anyway I've just started the restoration process and the wheels are not salvageable. I'm hoping to remove enough rust and loosen the mechanisms (so far I've freed 2 of the 4) to save them and insert new wheels. Question]
Try ss cs!

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=503816&Submit=Find+Item

I believe this will fit! The caster has not changed dimensionally since Model 10 days! 7/16" post, 1 1/2" height,2" wheel,mount 2 1/2",approx 4" overall height.

P.S. Are you using 'Evaporust' on them? If not I recommend it! HF is cheapest source(you will need it for other parts[Way tubes?]). $20/gal

cwertz · Post by **cwertz** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:13 pm

Thanks JPG. Those casters look like they'll definitely work.
Not familiar with Evaporust...is that a home center item or paint store or other source?
Thanks.

ddvann79 · Post by **ddvann79** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:14 pm

JPG40504 wrote:P.S. Are you using 'Evaporust' on them? If not I recommend it! HF is cheapest source(you will need it for other parts[Way tubes?]). $20/gal

Tractor Supply also has it for $20 a gallon and they are based out of Tennessee.

You can find a distributor here.

cwertz · Post by **cwertz** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:17 pm

We have TS here in Indiana too. Thanks again!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:37 pm

cwertz wrote:We have TS here in Indiana too. Thanks again!

They be in KY also(one of the '44')! Trouble is 'Lexington' is one of those non-rural areas that are surrounded by more rural settlements. Closest one 15-20 Mi. Since HF is across town, it is actually quicker to go the distance to tsc. Sad part is the last time I asked 'over there', no-one knew where it was. Behind the court house of all places!:rolleyes:

Did not know they carried it - Thanks!

FWIW Auto supply stores (some) carry it in a smaller size, but it is much more expensive/oz. As I said b4, you will probably need it! Do you understand how to use it on way tubes?

Oh 'it' is evaporust!