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Oneway makes one.
The center point is adjustable/removable.

Mike

Mike907 wrote:Oneway makes one.
The center point is adjustable/removable.

Mike

Do you own one of these?

I have a question in to oneway asking if the set screw is at the correct angle for mounting on a shopsmith. I've seen to many things that say they are for a shopsmith and in actuality are for a plain 5/8" shaft. If it is at the angle I'll add one to my list of things to buy. If not then I'll see if they are willing to make the change.

Ed

reible wrote:

Mike907 wrote:Oneway makes one.
The center point is adjustable/removable.

Mike

Do you own one of these?

I have a question in to oneway asking if the set screw is at the correct angle for mounting on a shopsmith. I've seen to many things that say they are for a shopsmith and in actuality are for a plain 5/8" shaft. If it is at the angle I'll add one to my list of things to buy. If not then I'll see if they are willing to make the change.

Ed

The angle should not matter at all for this piece. You have to use this between centers with the tailstock, no where for it to go if it comes loose! Saw arbors and other accessories, absolutely should have the angle!

ChrisNeilan wrote:

reible wrote:

Mike907 wrote:Oneway makes one.
The center point is adjustable/removable.

Mike

Do you own one of these?

I have a question in to oneway asking if the set screw is at the correct angle for mounting on a shopsmith. I've seen to many things that say they are for a shopsmith and in actuality are for a plain 5/8" shaft. If it is at the angle I'll add one to my list of things to buy. If not then I'll see if they are willing to make the change.

Ed

The angle should not matter at all for this piece. You have to use this between centers with the tailstock, no where for it to go if it comes loose! Saw arbors and other accessories, absolutely should have the angle!

But if it is not angled won't it scar up the spindle and thus further affecting later set screws?

Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever seen a SS quill spindle with set screw marks? I have not and I have five 60+ year old 10ER's, a '53 Greenie and two other MK V's. Not the slightest hint of scaring, just a little of the blackening worn off. I don't know what grade of steel the spindle is made of but it is HARD. The spindle is harder than the set screw.

jsburger wrote:Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever seen a SS quill spindle with set screw marks? I have not and I have five 60+ year old 10ER's, a '53 Greenie and two other MK V's. Not the slightest hint of scaring, just a little of the blackening worn off. I don't know what grade of steel the spindle is made of but it is HARD. The spindle is harder than the set screw.

Yes I have. Someone used a knurled cut center and it left a scar. I many have the quill somewhere around here but I don't know where. I replaced the quill with a double bearing model anyway.

If you are using shopsmith stiff and their set screws I think you will be save. When you get stuff from other companies, well who knows.

As so far as I know you are right the shopsmith set screws are softer then the shaft and have the proper shape tip.

Ed

Yes, I do own the Oneway Safe Driver for Shopsmith, and no, the set screw is not angled. Mine is a few years old, so that may have changed.

Mike