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pieceseeker wrote:This is my 2nd 1983 SS and they both had single bearing quills.

One issue I'm comtemplating is replacing the control sheave bearing. It's small and "staked" to the sheave. Anyone here attempt it before? Mine feels pretty rough, so I really don't have much to lose. I have a HF press, so I'll be removing it this weekend. Just need to find an appropriate cutter to remove the staking. A dremel grinder/cutter should do the trick.

Control sheave 1.jpg

Another problem appears that the "button" shaft is staked to the backside of the inner race of the bearing.

Control sheave 2.jpg

I think that I'll have to remove bearing and button together and then cut the bearing off with a grinding/cutting wheel.

I'll try to provide clearer pictures this weekend as I progress.

Bandsaw Tire Warehouse on E-bay has the bearing with button occasionally.

I would try merely pressing through the staking.

You can get the bearing or button/bearing here http://jacobs-repair-shop.myshopify.com ... pair-parts comes with access to a how to video.

I got the button and bearing removed with no difficulty. I cut the bearing off with a dremel disc. Just waiting on all the bearings for the unit, ordered last night.



This unit has received some abuse!

Here is the sad state the accessories are in.
It's too bad people that have lost interest or uninterested inheritances could protect this stuff with little effort.

If I were going to store something away outside for a long time, I would at least coat everything with used motor oil and cover it with a tarp.

I think it was common practice for farmers to coat their plow shares w/used motor oil thru the non-plowing season.

As it is, you have a little bit of cleanup work to do. Other than that, you'll be making sawdust in no time.

On the aluminum parts once you rinse them off and let them dry, I have had good results using Marvel Mystery Oil on a shop cloth and wiping them down to get a good bit of the oxides off. It's not too bad really. You can decide where to take the final finishing (polishing etc.) after that.

Evaporust, and some cleaning, and it is often amazing what you can reclaim from the other steel and cast iron parts.

I really like the Scotchbrite and other scouring pads and you can get them even in a 0000 Steel Wool like material. Found some 000 in stock at Home Depot not too long ago, and ordered the 0000.

If you take your time, read through the reference material, adjust and align the unit, replacing the obvious things that need replacing, it will deliver years more great service.

Sometimes a donor machine is a cheaper way to go, sometimes a good value on eBay can be had, and then the Mother ship at Shopsmith for things you can't find in good shape.

Lot's of help here in the forums. One thing you can be sure of; Every single one of us was new to Shopsmith at some point in our lives.

I am so glad to see you doing this project. It is rewarding, and addicting at the same time.

Everett

everettdavis wrote:On the aluminum parts once you rinse them off and let them dry, I have had good results using Marvel Mystery Oil on a shop cloth and wiping them down to get a good bit of the oxides off. It's not too bad really. You can decide where to take the final finishing (polishing etc.) after that.

Evaporust, and some cleaning, and it is often amazing what you can reclaim from the other steel and cast iron parts.

I really like the Scotchbrite and other scouring pads and you can get them even in a 0000 Steel Wool like material. Found some 000 in stock at Home Depot not too long ago, and ordered the 0000.

If you take your time, read through the reference material, adjust and align the unit, replacing the obvious things that need replacing, it will deliver years more great service.

Sometimes a donor machine is a cheaper way to go, sometimes a good value on eBay can be had, and then the Mother ship at Shopsmith for things you can't find in good shape.

Lot's of help here in the forums. One thing you can be sure of; Every single one of us was new to Shopsmith at some point in our lives.

I am so glad to see you doing this project. It is rewarding, and addicting at the same time.

Everett

Thanks for the advise! Shopsmith wise, this isn't my first rodeo, having 2 other ones...83 500 and 05 520.

I've been having pretty good success with real brass wire wheels on aluminum. It doesn't leave a black mess to clean up. I've been using evaporust for quite some time now, am very pleased with it's results.

Evaporust doesn't do much for aluminum, unless I'm doing it wrong.

Actually, this one will be used for an unusual purpose initially. Maybe not as off the wall as power for a chicken plucker barrel, but unusual nontheless. Until that time arrives with some testing, it'll remain a secret in the R&D department.