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Hello All,

I just recently dusted off the Model V I bought when I retired 4 years ago, and muddled my way thru my first project--a cradle for a grandson expected shortly. During that effort I realized I wanted a band saw. Craigslist yielded one and when I went to buy it, it came with a whole other Shopsmith. The seller acknowledged that the head stock "needed service" but the deal included the band saw, a dado and other niceties that I wanted so couldn't pass it up ($350).

I'm finding the head stock repair is more than I am comfortable taking on myself. First off, the sheaves appear to be frozen on the shafts--I've oiled them but they don't seem to budge. Maybe I could do it, but projects and other passions limit the time. So I'm looking for anyone in the AZ area interested in taking on the repair, or coaching me thru it very closely.

Thanks for listening.

Shawn

shawnredf wrote:Hello All,

I just recently dusted off the Model V I bought when I retired 4 years ago, and muddled my way thru my first project--a cradle for a grandson expected shortly. During that effort I realized I wanted a band saw. Craigslist yielded one and when I went to buy it, it came with a whole other Shopsmith. The seller acknowledged that the head stock "needed service" but the deal included the band saw, a dado and other niceties that I wanted so couldn't pass it up ($350).

I'm finding the head stock repair is more than I am comfortable taking on myself. First off, the sheaves appear to be frozen on the shafts--I've oiled them but they don't seem to budge. Maybe I could do it, but projects and other passions limit the time. So I'm looking for anyone in the AZ area interested in taking on the repair, or coaching me thru it very closely.

Thanks for listening.

Shawn

Shawn, where in AZ are you located. I am in Tucson and would be willing to provide some assistance.

Welcome to the forum.

There are more desert rats close by to you depending upon where in AZ you hang out.

I cannot offer hand holding, but like several other folks here we can help remotely.

Crudded up sheaves are not uncommon. They just make life more 'interesting';).

Thank you!

Dusty, I am in Phoenix but get to Tucson frequently.

I looked for the private messaging feature but couldn't find it. Email is sredfield@cox.net.

Shawn

shawnredf wrote:Thank you!

Dusty, I am in Phoenix but get to Tucson frequently.

I looked for the private messaging feature but couldn't find it. Email is sredfield@cox.net.

Shawn

Up near the top right of the screen. Blue lettering.

JPG40504 wrote: There are more desert rats close by to you depending upon where in AZ you hang out.

Hey, who you callin' Desert Rats? I don't see Rommel here.

Shawn, wish I could help, but my stuff is all antique Cast Iron. (10ER.)

Oh, welcome to the Forum!

steve

skou wrote:Hey, who you callin' Desert Rats? I don't see Rommel here.

Shawn, wish I could help, but my stuff is all antique Cast Iron. (10ER.)

Oh, welcome to the Forum!

steve

That's ok, you can call me a hillbilly!;)








BTW Rommel was on the 'other' side from de sweltering rodents!