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My headstock lock is really hard to turn and it doesn't secure the headstock to the way tubes. Troubleshooting gude said to adjust the lock, however I can't find anything in the manual about adjusting it. Any sugestions will be greatly appreciated.
Russ

russearline wrote:My headstock lock is really hard to turn and it doesn't secure the headstock to the way tubes. Troubleshooting gude said to adjust the lock, however I can't find anything in the manual about adjusting it. Any sugestions will be greatly appreciated.
Russ

This one gets you to the 25 Shopsmith maintenance procedures:
http://www.allinonewood.com/?page=shop/serviceadvisor

18. How to Replace the Headstock Lock (157kb)

I would recommend coping all 25 maintenance procedures to your computer and to a CD for future use.

It sounds as if you will need to replace the wedges and rod as it sounds like someone over tighten the headstock lock.

russearline wrote:My headstock lock is really hard to turn and it doesn't secure the headstock to the way tubes. Troubleshooting gude said to adjust the lock, however I can't find anything in the manual about adjusting it. Any sugestions will be greatly appreciated.
Russ

This one gets you to the 25 Shopsmith maintenance procedures:
http://www.allinonewood.com/?page=shop/serviceadvisor

18. How to Replace the Headstock Lock (157kb)

I would recommend coping all 25 maintenance procedures to your computer and to a CD for future use.

It sounds as if you will need to replace the wedges and rod as it sounds like someone over tighten the headstock lock.

Thanks Bill that info was very helpful. I'm going to see if I an fix it up enough to use it until I can order a new one.
Russ

Don't order the lock until you've examined at the present one. Your symptoms mirrored mine. Follow the procedure for replacing the lock and you may find it's simply not adjusted correctly, as I did. In which case, it's an extremely simple fix.
Gene

billmayo wrote:This one gets you to the 25 Shopsmith maintenance procedures:
http://www.allinonewood.com/?page=shop/serviceadvisor

18. How to Replace the Headstock Lock (157kb)

I would recommend coping all 25 maintenance procedures to your computer and to a CD for future use.

It sounds as if you will need to replace the wedges and rod as it sounds like someone over tighten the headstock lock.

Thank You Bill .. Any known inaccuracies???

P.S. Gene's advice is good for ANY problem!