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Could that be a 3/4" wood dowel instead of drill rod?

idh

I really like your idea of using the carriage as a foundation. Since we are talking taking measurements for run out, wobble and such for consideration, I use a different approach. I take advantage of the miter slot and Shopsmith sliding "Tee nut". I use a steel plate as a foundation for my "On and Off" magnetic base for my dial indicator. I had a spare piece of 3/8" drill rod to expand the length of reach if necessary. Care needs to be taken to lock down the headstock and table before taking any measurements.

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Don G

billmayo wrote:For wood working tasks, I have seen quill spindle shafts with up to .005" play and still do a fair job of cutting and other tasks. I personally reject all quills with more than +-.001" play. I send a few dozen rejected quill shafts to the salvage yard recently along with more 2000 pds of rusty and corroded Shopsmith parts (2 pickup truck loads). I cleared about 25% of my storage shed.

That was quite a haul!