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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:33 pm
by judaspre1982
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:46 pm
by JPG
Good! Now the masses lecture need not be delivered!:D
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:26 pm
by judaspre1982
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:20 pm
by copperhill
I can use all the info you guys are throwing out. Just so you know, I am not going to clog things up by replying to everyone. But I am checking this thread often.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:29 pm
by JPG
copperhill wrote:I can use all the info you guys are throwing out. Just so you know, I am not going to clog things up by replying to everyone. But I am checking this thread often.
For the record! We are NOT 'throwing it out'! We are keeping it, AND
distributing it!:D
This be how we educate each other!
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:00 am
by bhurley
I will give you a tie bar if you'll simply pay the freight. For that matter I will do the same for the legs if you can stop your order. I have several of these.
Just let me know.
Good Luck
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:29 pm
by JPG
bhurley wrote:I will give you a tie bar if you'll simply pay the freight. For that matter I will do the same for the legs if you can stop your order. I have several of these.
Just let me know.
Good Luck
Kudos for that generous offer!!!!!
I will be in Sevierville next month.
What else ya got?:D:D:D:D
my thoughts
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:58 pm
by fiatben
Given the unknowns on this machine, and your unfamiliarity with it, I would be tempted to recommend you grab a box of ziplock baggies, a deck of index cards, your camera, and contemplate a complete disassembly, repair/refurbish and reassembly. This way you will know your machine intimately, resolve any potential issues up front, and probably be able to look forward to decades of use with only periodic maintenance.
I bought a '55 and took it completely apart, including the headstock. I asked these guys on here about a million questions and always got great answers. I now have a running machine that I feel comfortable with in every respect and am looking forward to a lifetime of woodworking on it.
Thanks
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:05 am
by copperhill
Gentlemen, your graciousness and advice has been excellent. Thank you. I have been away for both work and family obligations. In the meantime, I have been steadily working on my SS Greenie. I have printed out the parts exploded views and gotten to know my machine. The only part I have not torn down is the motor. I have been applying rust remover where needed and waxing with furniture paste. The headstock and attachments now move effortlessly. I also sprung for the over arm router attachment. Which I haven't yet attached. The bolt that holds the arms in place when in the drill press position is missing.
I have ordered the 5/8 arbor for the saw blades and also the below and above guards. I ordered new blades for the joiner. I also ordered the arbor for the shaper/dado. Heck, add in the planer I bought off craigslist and I have a cabinet shop - of course without the cabinet maker. I am starting to think that if it wasn't for sentimental value, I may have broke even buying a new SS - ha ha.
I have a question about the speed control. I understand it is essential that I always return to the slow position before turning the unit off. However, I am unclear on the number of revolutions to turn it to bring up to proper speed. I am able to judge the speed by eye and feel. But is there a formula for the specific number of turns when adjusting speed?
I actually have several questions, but will be gradual in asking for my benefit and the forum. Also is it better forum etiquette to ask these questions in individual new threads?
Thanks again, Bill
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:40 am
by copperhill
bhurley wrote:I will give you a tie bar if you'll simply pay the freight. For that matter I will do the same for the legs if you can stop your order. I have several of these.
Just let me know.
Good Luck
Wow and thanks for the offer. I had ordered a leg and casters already - installed. As for the tie bar. I am not sure I can get the old one off. There is an aluminum bar with 4 screws holding it on. The screws are rusted tight and the allen heads are stripped. How essential is it to change this tie bar?
Thanks again for your generous offer.
