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Re: Shop Smith not spinning
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:35 pm
by greysquirrel
Success, thank you gentlemen for all the advice. I pulled it apart and gave it a good cleaning and then followed the manuals recommendations on lubing it up, got it all back together without any leftover pieces or screws and then plugged her in and ran it through the speeds and back down, purring like a kitten. Can't wait to start turning out some projects on it now
Re: Shop Smith not spinning
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:55 pm
by dusty
greysquirrel wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 5:35 pm
Success, thank you gentlemen for all the advice. I pulled it apart and gave it a good cleaning and then followed the manuals recommendations on lubing it up, got it all back together without any leftover pieces or screws and then plugged her in and ran it through the speeds and back down, purring like a kitten. Can't wait to start turning out some projects on it now
Right after you complete the table, rip fence and miter gauge alignments.
Congratulations on job well done.
Re: Shop Smith not spinning
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:22 pm
by edma194
Congratulations. And now you have successfully fixed a Shopsmith and you can feel confident that you can handle any issues that may crop up in the future.
Re: Shop Smith not spinning
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 11:49 am
by chapmanruss
greysquirrel,
Glad to hear you were able to get things working correctly again. After doing the alignments as Dusty suggested you can begin to enjoy using your Shopsmith for many years to come just follow up on lubrication and maintenance. Remember if you have any additional questions or concerns we are here to help.