Hello from Oklahoma

[ERLover]

I normally don't worry about taking the headstock on and off because it is pretty easy to align the wedges but if you are worried I've seen paper towel tubes, sections of PVC pipe and even the foam pipe insulation used. Pull the headstock off and insert some tube in to the holes, the closer to the actual tube size is better.

Ed

Great idea Ed, I new one of the ones here that sleep and eat SS had a solution, if not getting brain dead in the shop from not working in it, taking care of mom, I may have thought of that. JPG must be at his "investment club" today.

[ERLover]

Need alot hands to do that as a after thought, I think I would just leave it on the tubes, unless you plan on taking off at home to go over it for maintenance anyway.

[jsburger]

I normally don't worry about taking the headstock on and off because it is pretty easy to align the wedges but if you are worried I've seen paper towel tubes, sections of PVC pipe and even the foam pipe insulation used. Pull the headstock off and insert some tube in to the holes, the closer to the actual tube size is better.

Ed

Great idea Ed, I new one of the ones here that sleep and eat SS had a solution, if not getting brain dead in the shop from not working in it, taking care of mom, I may have thought of that. JPG must be at his "investment club" today.

Power Pro head stocks and I assume regular ones come from SS with card board tubes inserted in them. Paper towel tubes are 1 3/4".

[JPG]

Short sections of 1 1/2" emt electrical conduit will keep the wedges aligned for easier reattaching to the way tubes.

As for speed control setting for transport, I would go for a mid range setting("M") so neither movable sheave is near the max open position.

IIWM, I would just slide it onto the bed of the Pick up and tie it securely. It will be top heavy, but if secured, it should ride safely.

I would not be overly concerned re humidity with the headstock, even if 100% as long as it is covered.

A day inside should 'dry' it out.

I recommend a thorough examination, cleaning, lubricating and alignment before using.

That will familiarize you with the beast.

Have a pleasant 'trip'.

[bmsma]

just a quick update: Wife and i leave fri moring for a run to denver "900 miles one way"

we found and are heading up for a "97 model" 510, 1 owner, the son inherited it and its been sitting in storage for awhile.

it has the bandsaw, joiner, and jig/scroll saw with it.

pics show it appears to be in real clean shape. well cared for. has all the books and everything from the purchase date foward.

so if we carefully pad the headstock and strap it down good im thinking of laying it down on its side and heading back south,
we will have extra blankets and tarps just in case.

once home i figure ill take a few days to get in the book and check everything and start to learn it capabilities

thanks agian
Troy & Andrea

[JPG]

Remove the 'handle' etc. from the quill feed shaft on the side it will be laying on.

[videobear]

A long way to go, but a nice drive! We did much the same...the machine I finally chose was located in Ohio, and we're in Virginia. We made a weekend mini-vacation out of it.

Even for a long drive like that I would not worry about taking off the headstock. Just load the thing into your truck, tarp it, and strap it down good.

Be warned: You are likely to catch "upgrade fever." This is an incurable disease that is transmitted by Shopsmith's monthly "sale" ads. Before you know it, your 510 will be a Mark 7 with all the SPTs and attachments!

With a one car garage shop, your biggest problem is going to be where to store all the bits of the Shopsmith system when they aren't in use. These forums have lots of suggestions on ways to do that.

[Skizzity]

I don't think it necessary to remove the headstock for transport. But, if you still wanna go that route here is some info.

[skou]

wanted to say hello and ask a cpl general question, ill attempt to keep it short but im old and long winded.

wife and i are in our mid 50's, within 5 years of retirement. We are not woodworkers but are in the process of doing a medium remodel of our house. New trim paint and patch new fixtures etc,

We have come to enjoy the woodworking side and are looking at getting into more of it. Smaller projects cedar chest, lawn chairs, jewelry box type
stuff.

we have been reading a lot on the Shopsmith, and the pro/con type discussions, and really not wanting to re stir that pot.

We are going to a demo in tulsa next time they are there.

We will only have a single car garage to setup shop in, about 300 sq feet, and will have storage and such out of that. the truck and jeep sit outside.

CL has a few used mark 5's in the area around 1500.00 range.


Anyway big question is there anyone that has a shopsmith setup and using it in the n central part of oklahoma, or south kansas that would mind a cpl of old folks just checking out there setup and asking questions. We are between ponca city and stillwater but we do enjoy a weekend outing,

thank all
Troy & Andrea

Troy and Andrea, congrats on the new child.
Aluminum and steel compliments your style.
Hoped Colorado was fun.

A LONG time ago, when I was stationed at Fort
Sill(y), I got my first Shopsmith, It was the
Model 10. (Updated to ER, but still a 10 E.)

You might want to look backwards for your
NEXT Shopsmith. (Yes, I think Shopsmith
STOLE Lay's punch line, no one can have
just one!) Most people here will agree that
the old Cast Iron Shopsmiths make the BEST
lathes or drill-presses. And, you just may be
able to find one (or 2) for less than $200, WITH
the speedchanger. My brother has a Model 10
hanging on his shop wall, for a dedicated
drill-press, as well as a lathe, with a variable
speed DC motor.

steve

[ERLover]

Come on Skou, it is the 21st Century, get a Power Pro, we all know that an ER is antiquated piece of machinery!!!! Oh no, I got 3, my god they are great.