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Posted: **Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:47 pm**

I've got a type A casting for "short money" if you end up needing it. Let me know.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:59 am**

I had a similar situation with my quill setscrew, except I damaged the threads. Since this screw has no real torque on it, I plugged the hole with Belzona and re-tapped it. A bit of green loctite, and it's as good as new.

I thought of using a Helicoil - anybody try that?

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:29 am**

michaeltoc wrote:I had a similar situation with my quill setscrew, except I damaged the threads. Since this screw has no real torque on it, I plugged the hole with Belzona and re-tapped it. A bit of green loctite, and it's as good as new.

I thought of using a Helicoil - anybody try that?

Before I retired, I worked for a defense contractor. I used Helicoils there and found them to be great BUT I had access to the entire machine shop and there I found a helicoil work station equipped with all sorts of aids and special tools. I don't think I'd try it in my shop.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:28 pm**

michaeltoc wrote:I had a similar situation with my quill setscrew, except I damaged the threads. Since this screw has no real torque on it, I plugged the hole with Belzona and re-tapped it. A bit of green loctite, and it's as good as new.

I thought of using a Helicoil - anybody try that?

Whazzat?

Helicoils are great! - - - - and expensive(the 'unique taps'):(

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:38 pm**

JPG40504 wrote:Whazzat?

Helicoils are great! - - - - and expensive(the 'unique taps'):(

Google it. Belzona is both a brand name and a number of different products. Much too complex to detail here.

They have a very comprehensive web site.

Posted: **Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:12 am**

You can also use sealxpert product other than belzona.

Posted: **Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:44 pm**

There is a casting on ebay for $30.00 But not sure which one A or B

Posted: **Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:49 pm**

tbirdtim wrote:There is a casting on ebay for $30.00 But not sure which one A or B

B

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Heads ... 3aae0ba9bd

Posted: **Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:15 am**

I have tried using the Seal Stic from Sealxpert Products - the quality is just as good and selling at better prices. You can check out this link: http://www.sealxpert.com/quick-cure-epoxy-sticks/

Hope this helps, cheers

gemawang wrote:You can also use sealxpert product other than belzona.

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