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"greenies" do not have the anti-rattle spring behind the speed control. the anti-rattle device on a greenie is the piece behind the nut holding the on/off switch that extends downward behind the speed control.

bettyt44720 wrote:"greenies" do not have the anti-rattle spring behind the speed control. the anti-rattle device on a greenie is the piece behind the nut holding the on/off switch that extends downward behind the speed control.

Actually, certain Greenie's DO have an anti rattle spring, located behind the speed dial ring just below the switch. Mine has this one and Nick discusses it in one of the Sawdust sessions.

I have a 54 greenie and it has the anti-rattle spring. The anti-rattle sprint mounts under 1 of the 3 screws that hold the speed control to the headstock. It's possible that the spring was added at some point.

eartigas wrote:I finally disassembled ............

My greenie did not have the famous and almost always mission anti-rattle spring that goes in the headstock against the speed dial. I guess it was never there as the speed control hole in the headstock is different that other I've seen, is just a rectangle.......................

Can you post a photo of the rectangular speed control hole? I'd like to see it.

bucksaw wrote:I have a 54 greenie and it has the anti-rattle spring. The anti-rattle sprint mounts under 1 of the 3 screws that hold the speed control to the headstock. It's possible that the spring was added at some point.

Your talking about that substantially sized radiused piece of spring stock, which is different than the one I mentioned that's behind the speed dial, connected to the headstock. I don't really understand the purpose of the spring stock you mention. I must be an anti-rattle but it would seem that the infamous "pain it the neck" to locate set screw would be enough to stop a rattle.

Question for the group....I that spring steel an anti-rattle spring? If it wasn't there, does it really make a difference?

mickyd wrote:Can you post a photo of the rectangular speed control hole? I'd like to see it.

My greenie had the power switch spring and the Raised anti-rattle spring. The power switch spring reduces outside dial vibration and stops the dial at saw mode. To move the the dial to higher speeds you press the power switch spring. The anti-rattle spring reduces vibration noise and I believe helps keep the dial from moving off the speed selected.

Here's the image of a square hold speed control. The original Mark 5 headstock design.

bettyt44720 wrote:"greenies" do not have the anti-rattle spring behind the speed control. the anti-rattle device on a greenie is the piece behind the nut holding the on/off switch that extends downward behind the speed control.

This part has(is) been a mystery to me. I believe the groove on the back of the speed dial which stops just above the saw/joint setting somehow connects with this part. I would really like to know its shape.

Any body know???

Exactly like's Bucksaw photo is my Greenie's square hole. I probably used the wrong name for the spring, but the one I was referring to is the one that is held in the headstock hole. As somebody explained, mine has a metal strip that comes down from the power switch.

I did a complete disassembly, lubrication and reassembly and learned a lot in the process. Also incorporated the lubrication holes and the hole behind the SS plate suggested by Bill M. This last one can be seen in the photo. I did not follow Bill Mayo's advice (surely I may regret it later) as I did a 2 1/2 inch hole instead of 3". This way I could screw the SS sign on the body through a couple of screws. Time will tell..

Ed (NY)

eartigas wrote:Exactly like's Bucksaw photo is my Greenie's square hole. I probably used the wrong name for the spring, but the one I was referring to is the one that is held in the headstock hole. As somebody explained, mine has a metal strip that comes down from the power switch.

I did a complete disassembly, lubrication and reassembly and learned a lot in the process. Also incorporated the lubrication holes and the hole behind the SS plate suggested by Bill M. This last one can be seen in the photo. I did not follow Bill Mayo's advice (surely I may regret it later) as I did a 2 1/2 inch hole instead of 3". This way I could screw the SS sign on the body through a couple of screws. Time will tell..

Ed (NY)

Can you put your hand in through the hole and then more importantly - can you pull it out as though you were anxious to get it out without leaving behind a pound of flesh. If yes, it might be large enough.