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I have a 10er configured in the drill press mode exclusively. The main problem is moving the motor up and down the way tubes when changing the distance between the drill bit and workpiece. I solved the problem by purchasing a 2 ton bottle jack (about $15) and place it between the motor and carriage. I can easily move up and down by just cranking the bubble jack. A small block of a 4x4 extends the reach of the jack when necessary. It also gives me added assurance that the motor assembly will not fall or slip on the way tubes.

The speed changer is mentioned here several times. Anyone hace a pic or two they could post? Are they hard to come by?

Aren't parts for the 10ER hard to come by in general?

mrhart wrote:The speed changer is mentioned here several times. Anyone hace a pic or two they could post? Are they hard to come by?

Aren't parts for the 10ER hard to come by in general?

The speed changer was an 'extra cost option', so not all have them. Also they are easily 'broken' so that reduces the availability further. They go for in excess of $100 usually.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-10E-10ER-Speed-Changer-/220963405803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337271ffeb

Notice this one is broke - caused by forcing the crank - notice the opposing springs - when fully compressed and further cranking takes place, that ear breaks off as shown.

mrhart wrote:The speed changer is mentioned here several times. Anyone hace a pic or two they could post? Are they hard to come by?

Aren't parts for the 10ER hard to come by in general?

I haven't seen one in person yet but here is a picture

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from the MKCtools (Skip Campbell) web site. http://mkctools.com/index.html

Skip Campbell is also the moderator at the Shopsmith10ERusers group http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/
It is a great source of 10ER specific support and information, (check out the Files and Photos sections)

The bearings are all stock. Other possible sources for parts are

Bill Mayo
Shopsmith10ER.com http://www.shopsmith10er.com/#
and of course EBay.

Mine was broken just like that but was patched by the original owner. I just had my bro-in-law, who is a professional welder, weld that ear back on for me. I'm hoping it holds under pressure! But I kept the original owner's patch just in case...

I have purchased 2 10ER's, one I gave to my brother after getting it working again, the second is for myself. They did not come with the speed changer but I really wanted one for my machine so I got one with a set of used belts and a set of new belts. That one item, the speed changer was more then the combined cost of the 2 10ER's.

I'm still working on my machine, some of it primed and some paint on some of that, did this this past fall. Still have a way to go to finish other parts, some that are still "raw" and some parts are still in all the stages between. Said all that to say I still haven't gotten to use the speed changer. I hope that happens this summer.

Ed

jm51 wrote:I'd like to have a 10er but they're like hens teeth here in the UK. Not seen one for sale yet.

Am gradually realising that to get what I want will involve a huge shipping fee plus VAT once it gets here.

The attraction for me is 1) the weight, I like solid tools. 2) the size, the Mk5 is a tad too large in my cramped space. 3) easy to swap out the motor, imo the 10er would be a dream machine with a 3 phase motor and quality VFD.

Find someone who's importing a car or truck and put it inside. If you manage that, I can help locate a unit here in the states, Southern California area.
Tally Ho!

wiredone wrote:Find someone who's importing a car or truck and put it inside. If you manage that, I can help locate a unit here in the states, Southern California area.
Tally Ho!

Sounds like 'smuggling' to me!:eek::D

JPG40504 wrote:Sounds like 'smuggling' to me!:eek::D

Precisely!

When on active duty AF ALL personal items were removed from vehicle interiors when shipping vehicles overseas. Including anything in the glove box, under seats were checked, you name it they looked in it and checked. Copies of registration docs and other vehicle specific papers were placed in a folder clearly marked as documentation and left in plain view on the driver's seat. This was taken very seriously by the vehicle import/export crew on both sides of the ocean.

terrydowning wrote:Precisely!

When on active duty AF ALL personal items were removed from vehicle interiors when shipping vehicles overseas. Including anything in the glove box, under seats were checked, you name it they looked in it and checked. Copies of registration docs and other vehicle specific papers were placed in a folder clearly marked as documentation and left in plain view on the driver's seat. This was taken very seriously by the vehicle import/export crew on both sides of the ocean.

There is very good reason for that. Coming back from Turkey in 1970, my '67 Beetle was broken into. The thief pried up the front hood (luggage compartment), can openered the glove box and the AM radio from the dash. I lost the radio and a $2 tire gauge. He lost blood on the jagged metal.