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Thanks Russ! I typically speed through my projects, but with a 1 year old it's difficult to find time to work on anything. I use the photos to catalog the parts to make sure I don't end up with extra things at the end and it's nice to finally share them. I usually don't post my photos, but hopefully these will help out the next guy, so you don't have to answer so many questions =).

It's good to hear the drum sander is compatible because I really didn't think to check and assumed it was going to fit =).

More progress photos -

Question 6: I'm concerned with the wear on the speed changer pulley shaft and thinking I may need to find a replacement. I put it against a flat edge and it looks like there is two low spots from the center pulley near the ends.

Q 6-1: Is this typical?
Q 6-2: Can and should I try to send this out?
Q 6-3: Should I start looking on Ebay for a replacement?

Hope not too late!

I will make sure I don't lose it. I couldn't even get it out to clean it =).

re the speed changer shaft, it is quite worn, someone in it's past did not believe in lubrication.

However, I would not give up on it just yet. The two outer sheaves are fixed and the center sheave should only slide back and forth, not be spinning on the shaft. I would try cleaning and polishing the shaft (and lubricating), and then see how it works.
Mine had some corrosion, I polished it using the lathe function.
https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/view ... 76#p232776

Thanks Ron! I will try that and see how it works.

Update -

Got the motor rewired and put back together, but not getting any power - doubled checked my work and found the on/off switch is bad (no continuity between one of the path).

The switch is rated 12AMP-125V.

Question 7: is this the correct rating for my motor?

The amperage rating is OK, but it doesn't tell the whole story. You need a motor-rated switch, designed to withstand the high startup inrush current and inductive load of an induction motor. Specifically, you need switch that's rated for at least 3/4 hp. They're not hard to find -- most any good hardware store should have them.

Thanks for the quick reply!

I'm assuming these would work? parts SW-01 and SW-02 @ http://www.mkctools.com/10erparts.htm

Is there any benefit in using the 20AMP switch over the 16AMP? May be longer life?