Does anything have to be lubed when rebuilding the headstock other than the areas the manual says needs oiling. I was wondering if the speed control arm where it contacts the Pork Chop needs some grease.
Rich
Head stock rebuild
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Yes. I would put a fait amount of oil on the shafts that the sheaves ride on. Also it helps a lot to polish those shafts and get them really clean before re-assembly.I am referrimg to the motor and control sheave shafts. Some dry lube such as top cote helps on the speed control quadrant. The headstock locking shaft can benefit from a good cleaning and some graphite when re-assembling.
Bill V
Bill V
YES, I agree. I use a dry coat moly lubricant on the moving parts of the Speed Control Assembly. Grease or oil tends to attract sawdust and crud on the quadrant.
I still am offering a free 10-32 bolt, 2 star washers and a nylock nut to replace the roll pin that holds the quadrant. I have a file with pictures on what to do if anyone is interested and Emails me.
I still am offering a free 10-32 bolt, 2 star washers and a nylock nut to replace the roll pin that holds the quadrant. I have a file with pictures on what to do if anyone is interested and Emails me.
Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Bill I emailed ya with that request. I have a new Speed Control Assembly for when I need it and wood like to make that upgrade to it.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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