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I checked again today, the legs lift the same amount on front and back. The cams are orientated the same. Must just be a bad picture.

I was able to get the extension table put back together with the adjustable stud upgrade.



Then I moved onto putting the carriage back together.

Any hints on how to get a corroded set screw out of the housing that holds the quill in?

AllenH wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:53 am Any hints on how to get a corroded set screw out of the housing that holds the quill in?

Ensure the hole and threads above the screw are clean. (SS puts some kind of putty in there, probably long gone on yours if was ever in there.)
I find 4mm hex drivers fit 99% of 5/32" applications better than the 5/32" does. The 4mm is very slightly larger, therefore much less likely to round out the fastener.
Soak with penetrating oil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, or similar.
A bit of heat might help, at least worth trying before a drill.

This is the setscrew on top/center of the headstock that engages the quill groove to keep the quill housing from rotating, correct? Or the setscrew that captures the return spring housing? If the former, it isn't tightened down all the way. IIRC it is a Nylock or similar setscrew for this reason.

- David

AllenH wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:53 am Any hints on how to get a corroded set screw out of the housing that holds the quill in?

The only thing I can add after DLB's great suggestions is.

Sometimes on certain size Allen set screws,
a Person can drive a 3/16 Torx in this case and it may grab it one last time to remove it.

I was able to get it out before I went on vacation.

I stripped out the hex hole, so I ended up trying a left hand drill bit. That didn't work, but it made the hole big enough to use an easy out.

Between the easy out and some heat we were able to get it to come out. I have it disassembled and I am in the process of polishing, media blasting and painting things. Waiting on a couple of parts from Shopsmith to finish putting it back together.

I decided to replace the Quadrant Assembly and Worm Control Shaft. Waiting on shipment from Shopsmith.

In the meantime, I was able to get the Housing, Motor Pan and Belt Pan cleaned, media blasted and repainted.

AllenH wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 3:37 pm I decided to replace the Quadrant Assembly and Worm Control Shaft. Waiting on shipment from Shopsmith.

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Do not over look the 'pivot pin'. Are you aware of Bill Mayo's fix?


Hope they have D&D precursor inventory.

Yes, I plan on doing Bill's fix. I might call them about the order to see where they are.