function dial binding

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:17 am

i recently had a mark v (i believe) from the 90's passed down to me from my grandfather. so far all i had done is used the table saw. last night i went to use the jigsaw. well the function dial or speed control dial on the shopsmith headstock would not rotate all the way left for the correct speed for the jigsaw. it was binding about half way thru its full rotation. i am new to the shopsmith and before i just started tearing it apart i wised up and wanted to ask you guys for some help

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:31 am

TH workshop wrote:i recently had a mark v (i believe) from the 90's passed down to me from my grandfather. so far all i had done is used the table saw. last night i went to use the jigsaw. well the function dial or speed control dial on the shopsmith headstock would not rotate all the way left for the correct speed for the jigsaw. it was binding about half way thru its full rotation. i am new to the shopsmith and before i just started tearing it apart i wised up and wanted to ask you guys for some help

If you were turning the speed dial (function dial) with the machine stopped, then it would be difficult to turn and you can damage the speed control. Always have the quill turning (or machine running) when you need to turn the speed dial.

If the machine was running and it was hard to turn, you should try cleaning the speed control, lubing the control sheave and lubing the motor sheave.

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:39 am

SDSSmith wrote:If you were turning the speed dial (function dial) with the machine stopped, then it would be difficult to turn and you can damage the speed control. Always have the quill turning (or machine running) when you need to turn the speed dial.

If the machine was running and it was hard to turn, you should try cleaning the speed control, lubing the control sheave and lubing the motor sheave.

ok thanks i will try that when i get home later tonight

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:28 pm

just incase the dial still doesnt function correctly are there any do's and donts for taking the headstock case apart?

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:03 pm

good general advice for a new owner:

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... t=newowner

See message 5, item 4

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:13 pm

prmindartmouth wrote:good general advice for a new owner:

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... t=newowner

See message 5, item 4

thanks thats some good stuff. i have the owners manuel and the big white binder lesson book that im trying to read thru also. im just not much of a book reader so im slow getting thru them

yes i went home for my lunch break and as stated the dial turned as it should with the machine turned on. BUT my ignorance did cost me this much

i tried to tap it back in place with my hand but no luck. when i was trying to turn it with the machine turned off it popped out of place like this. any suggestions?

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:35 pm

i found a video on how to change the speed dial i think im good to go. thanks for all the help guys

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:52 pm

TH workshop wrote:i found a video on how to change the speed dial i think im good to go. thanks for all the help guys

I don't believe you will have any trouble. The beauty of this machine that you are working on (the Mark V) is that it is well designed and is very maintainable. Pay close attention as you take it apart and you will never have to speak a foul word.

The only issue might be - do you have the right size allen wrench to get the speed dial off the shaft.

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:42 pm

dusty wrote:I don't believe you will have any trouble. The beauty of this machine that you are working on (the Mark V) is that it is well designed and is very maintainable. Pay close attention as you take it apart and you will never have to speak a foul word.

The only issue might be - do you have the right size allen wrench to get the speed dial off the shaft.

i got a toolbox full of all kinds of allen wrenches so hopefully yes lol

TH workshop · Post by **TH workshop** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:13 pm

after removing the speed dial i found this. looks like the only fix is a "new" housing. dont have a welder or i could make something work. u live and learn.