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old shop smith planer
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:32 pm
by chuckc
Got an offer from a friend I couldnt refuse .
This old planer is pretty much hand operated except the power coupling to the Shop Smith Head.
You have to feed the boards by hand but hey, the price was right.
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:37 pm
by JPG
chuckc wrote:Got an offer from a friend I couldnt refuse .
This old planer is pretty much hand operated except the power coupling to the Shop Smith Head.
You have to feed the boards by hand but hey, the price was right.
FWIW, I like mine!:)
I think I like the simplicity of the 'feed' mechanism(low failure rate!:D).
I know I like the calibrated round knob!
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:21 am
by chuckc
JPG40504 wrote:FWIW, I like mine!:)
I think I like the simplicity of the 'feed' mechanism(low failure rate!:D).
I know I like the calibrated round knob!
Another tool to learn but i,ll have fun making sawdust .
Looks like the rubber is worn on the feed rollers but maybe shop Smith will have replacements or suggestions.
Happy Cutting
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:29 am
by dusty
chuckc wrote:Another tool to learn but i,ll have fun making sawdust .
Looks like the rubber is worn on the feed rollers but maybe shop Smith will have replacements or suggestions.
Happy Cutting
Shopsmith will most likely have a solution:). This is one of the major advantages of their design concept over the years. New machines are very similar to the old machines. Therefore, current parts are usable:). :(In most cases.
But, be prepared, it won't be inexpensive.
Good Luck
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:44 pm
by aloibl
I had to hand crank mine one weekend while I fixed my feeder motor. One of the permanent magnets had come lose from the casing. Luckily I found the problem before it did any major damage to the motor. Hand cranking is not too bad. Definitely better than not having a planer at all!
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:25 pm
by JPG
chuckc wrote:Another tool to learn but i,ll have fun making sawdust .
Looks like the rubber is worn on the feed rollers but maybe shop Smith will have replacements or suggestions.
Happy Cutting
Time for the infeed roll 'upgrade'. It ain't rubber.
The original rubber rollers are fairly soft. It could be your outfeed roller is ok as is.
I would make that decision after trying it out as is.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/plu_infeedroller.htm