What does the "Carriage Stop Ring" stop?

[mickyd]

I think I would eliminate the set screw and utilize something similar to the carriage stop ring even if I had to devise one of the correct dimension.

I totally agree. (see my closing paragraph in post #5 http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=5) This is exactly the reason I started this thread. I was trying to find out, as the title hints, what the part number description called "Carriage Stop Ring" actually "stops". Based on it's description, I wasn't certain of it's function.

In my case, I wanted a "Headstock Stop Ring" which the "Carriage Stop Ring" appears to do nicely. Gee, maybe ShopSmith will now double the price since it serves not only one, but TWO unique protective functions!!!!

[JPG]

I think I would eliminate the set screw and utilize something similar to the carriage stop ring even if I had to devise one of the correct dimension.

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I totally agree. (see my closing paragraph in post #5 http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=5) This is exactly the reason I started this thread. I was trying to find out, as the title hints, what the part number description called "Carriage Stop Ring" actually "stops". Based on it's description, I wasn't certain of it's function.

In my case, I wanted a "Headstock Stop Ring" which the "Carriage Stop Ring" appears to do nicely. Gee, maybe ShopSmith will now double the price since it serves not only one, but TWO unique protective functions!!!!

What 'other protective function'? The intent is the same as the greenie stop screw(but is NOT adjustable NOR a potential impact hammer bit). It serves the purpose of 'automatically' aligning the carriage the 'correct' distance so as to align the saw blade with the blade slot. Any protection of carriage bumping against headstock is 'collateral benefit'. This will only work properly if one is using the proper SS arbor etc. and the quill fully retracted.

[mickyd]

What 'other protective function'? The intent is the same as the greenie stop screw(but is NOT adjustable NOR a potential impact hammer bit). It serves the purpose of 'automatically' aligning the carriage the 'correct' distance so as to align the saw blade with the blade slot. Any protection of carriage bumping against headstock is 'collateral benefit'. This will only work properly if one is using the proper SS arbor etc. and the quill fully retracted.

Protective function 1 - Protects the setup distance of saw blade to blade slot.
Protective function 2 - Protects the carriage from damage by headstock

I think ShopSmith should change the description of this part to eliminate any questions. It should be changed from "Carriage Stop Ring" to:

"Carriage To Blade Slot Setup Alignment Ring With Collateral Benefit Of Protecting Carriage Casting Damage Due To Headstock Dropping And Contacting Carriage With A Force Greater Than Casting Fracture Point"

[robinson46176]

I totally agree. (see my closing paragraph in post #5 http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=5)

In my case, I wanted a "Headstock Stop Ring" which the "Carriage Stop Ring" appears to do nicely. Gee, maybe ShopSmith will now double the price since it serves not only one, but TWO unique protective functions!!!!

As I said, I like two of them for the headstock stop function.
Some of mine are cross section cuts of radiator hose. Even slices of plastic pipe would be better than the set screw. Any kind of big rubber washers stacked together should work or even a thick leather washer.