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jere wrote:How about the bearings on the motor, any chance they need oiled or cleaned?

He said everything turned freely from the quill shaft. That also implies free bearings.

And I'll throw out there...
If you update your location there may be someone around you that could offer an assist.

I'm in Southern California - (Mission Viejo). I updated my profile. Thanks for all the pointers. Last night I continued cleaning the way rails and bench rails but did not get to the motor cover. I'll be doing that tonight.

JPG40504 wrote:Assumptions correct. It is an 'A' headstock.

The power switch has an interlock that must be depressed to increase speed above saw/joint.

So there is not an access hole under the logo on the backside.

This makes lubricating the control sheave difficult(motor pan dropped ). However that is easily done, and much better access results.

The way tubes look good. The bench tubes were originally painted.

What do you mean by power switch interlock?

Also, what color were the bench rails painted?

And is there a way to tell if the previous owner turned the speed control without spinning the shaft? I'd like to make sure it's good or repaired if that's possible.

oldskull wrote:What do you mean by power switch interlock?

Also, what color were the bench rails painted?

And is there a way to tell if the previous owner turned the speed control without spinning the shaft? I'd like to make sure it's good or repaired if that's possible.

Under the power switch is a metal piece with the shape of an arrow embossed that serves as a pointer for the speed dial. The dial will stop just above saw/joint, and that plate must be depressed to increase the speed further.

Not sure about the greenies, but the goldies were 'gray/silver'. I think the greenies were either silver or the same. Rustoleum hammered silver would be my choice assuming it is still available.


They can be polished like the way tubes if ya want.

The speed control can be 'damaged' different ways, so any damage may have been caused by one of those. Turning too fast towards slow is a more common cause.


An inspection of the porkchop(quadrant gear) teeth will tell the tale.