My Model 10-ER Journey

[MichaelCfffg]

I am thinking the way tube tie rod is too far inward on the way tubes. Moving that out will eliminate that lowering interference.

Thanks! That makes perfect sense. I'll still want to check the headrest attachment to the bench though. It moved way too easily for my liking.

[MichaelCfffg]

MichaelCfffg,

Glad to see you started your own thread. Looks like you are getting to know your Shopsmith. The pulley on the motor has a chipped off piece in the 2" edge. That is something easily replaced along with the belt since they are still made. The Headstock pulley fits the larger diameter shaft of the Drive Sleeve Assembly so not something generally found new. Use care with it as should be done with other parts of the Model 10's.

Do you have a copy of the Owner's Guide (manual) for it? It is something that you will find very helpful.

More information to come.

Thanks a lot, Russ! You've been a great help. There is actually another chip out of that pulley, right above the one you noted, but they aren't currently causing any problems, and they add a little character to the machine, so I'm not going to worry about it, at least for now. The old belt on the machine was coming apart so I got a direct replacement from an auto-parts store, and it seems to be working fine. The only question would be whether or not the belt I replaced was an OEM belt. It is working so I'll again live with it, at least for now.

I did find and download a PDF copy of the Owner's Guide online, and it has a date of Sept. 1952 at the bottom of the last page, so it should be perfect for my machine. And yes, it is VERY helpful!

Thanks again!

[MichaelCfffg]

Here are some closer views of the machine, showing some of the tooling that came with it. I'll also post photos of all the tooling I found on and around the machine, along with some more questions.

Please let me know if there are any closer detail views that anybody would like to see, and I'll be glad to take some more photos.

[MichaelCfffg]

Here are group photos of all the tooling I have found on and around the machine, and have brushed the dust and spider webs off.

[MichaelCfffg]

The two assemblies at the left end of the last photo above appear to be homemade arbors for some unknown use. Here is a photo of their attachment to the quill spindle end.

[MichaelCfffg]

The red-handled pins are for the four-jaw chuck. Here are some photos of that. It works as it should, but will need a lot of cleaning up.

[Real1shepperd]

Unless you're in an emergency situation like; 'I gotta have this machine working right now!'....take the time to remove and polish your parts that move/slide. It will heap many rewards for you. I was so lucky to find a 10ER with minimal rust. I look at pics from around the country and I can hardly believe what I see with respect to rust/pitting. But then you look in awe at the machines Russ restores! I could go that far too, but the return is minimal for me....

Even the headstock way bores need to be cleaned and polished....like I said everything that moves and creates friction. I'm enjoying your thread, however, I want to de-rust and polish everything I see....lol!

Kevin

[MichaelCfffg]

Here are some views of the wood base that the machine it mounted to. It appears to be well made, but there was some flexing in it when I was trying to get the machine to raise up to the drill press position. I particularly liked the vertical brace in the middle, but I may need to add a block under it to brace it to the floor.

[MichaelCfffg]

................But then you look in awe at the machines Russ restores! I could go that far too, but the return is minimal for me....

Even the headstock bores need to be cleaned and polished....like I said everything that moves and creates friction. I'm enjoying your thread, however, I want to de-rust and polish everything I see....lol!

Kevin

Thanks, Kevin! I'm the same way. I cringe seeing all that neglect! I'm not in a big hurry, but now that I've started, I'd sure like to start using it. [Sigh!]

[Real1shepperd]

................But then you look in awe at the machines Russ restores! I could go that far too, but the return is minimal for me....

Even the headstock bores need to be cleaned and polished....like I said everything that moves and creates friction. I'm enjoying your thread, however, I want to de-rust and polish everything I see....lol!

Kevin

Thanks, Kevin! I'm the same way. I cringe seeing all that neglect! I'm not in a big hurry, but now that I've started, I'd sure like to start using it. [Sigh!]

Splendid, stay with it! No hurry is the best kind with these machines. I located and purchased a 10E for a close friend. I'm chomping at the bit to start, but he needs a house first.

I jumped the gun on mine a bit, but I really needed it working for jobs. But I did go back and do what it needed, eventually. It's a joy to me every time I walk into the garage; reliable, built like a tank...predictable. I will put in a larger motor someday, but only after my skill level increases. Safety concerns and all that.....

Kevin