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Hi Dusty,

Just thought you might want to know this.

I have 4 machines all made after 1972/3 that have the some issue with the location of the pedals. My reference machine, a 1976 that I purchased new I was able to trace the caster set purchase to 1979. So the design and pedal location are traceable to Shopsmith.

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Ed

dusty wrote:I don't know if I agree or not. Who manufactured the caster sets that have the pedal located too close to the caster to facilitate the new caster.

If those caster sets were manufactured by Magna or Yuba does Shopsmith have any responsibility to keep documentation accurate?

I agree that it would be very accommodating if Shopsmith printed a notice about this in their paper work but can we fault them for not doing so?

The rod (503807) does not appear to depict the rods that are in my caster sets. Mine have two holes (each end) for a roll pin to secure the pedal.

Dusty you didn't happen to get a parts diagram like mine did you?

I was just thinking that shopsmith could offer a new "rod option kit" for older machines. You get the caster set and the rod, the rod drilled in the correct spot for mounting the casters. So maybe they have to up the cost another $10 but I'm sure some people would like that option.

Just another though.

Ed

dusty wrote:The rod (503807) does not appear to depict the rods that are in my caster sets. Mine have two holes (each end) for a roll pin to secure the pedal.

I do not have a drawing of my caster sets. I may have received them but I do not have them now. Sorry. Thank you for posting what you had.

When this whole issue first came up, I went looking for that documentation.

When I installed the new 3" Caster wheels on my Mark V - 500 the foot lever now hits the flange on the new wheel. What is the best solution?

I have a 500 too. After the wheel upgrade the lift arms were hitting my flanges. They didn't hit by very much so I took off the new wheels and slid a large flat washer on each shaft. When I reinstalled them in their holes it gave enough clearance for me. It worked fine.
Good luck

Ps the flat washers were a little smaller diameter than the flanges on the new wheels.

I had the same problem too with one of mine and used the flat washer solution. Gave it just enough clearance so it wouldn't hit. I would have drilled the holes about a 1/4 inch different if I had it to do over.

recurve1usa wrote:I have a 500 too. After the wheel upgrade the lift arms were hitting my flanges. They didn't hit by very much so I took off the new wheels and slid a large flat washer on each shaft. When I reinstalled them in their holes it gave enough clearance for me. It worked fine.
Good luck

Ps the flat washers were a little smaller diameter than the flanges on the new wheels.

Am I correct in assuming the 'lift arms' are the foot pedal? If so, do y'all have the older casters with the foot pedal located close to the end.

Yes, I have the older caster assembly with the foot lever closer to the leg. That is why it is hitting the new 3" wheel Flange. I was thinking about trying to reset the lever in a few inches but not sure I will get it right. Looks like I would need to remove a roll-pin and re-drill another hold in the rod shaft. I just would not want to get it wrong. Maybe I will try the "washer" shim first. Any other suggestions are welcome.
I bought my SS new in 1979 (Mark V 500) Love it. Just got it returned from the factory where they did the full tune-up/refurbishing of the headstock.

My Shopsmith was bought in the 70's and the level adjusters are close to the outside edges. When I installed the new wheels the adjustment levers were hitting the flanges. All I did was to add some thick washers on the wheel shafts and put them back in. It worked fine and gave me just enough clearance so they wouldn't hit the flanges anymore.