Headstock Reassembly Quill/feed(C)

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This thread shows a method of reassembling the quill and quill feed into a headstock. This thread is the last of three.

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It does not show too well in this pix, but the keyway on the top of the quill needs to be centered under this setscrew hole.

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Notice the projected end on the setscrew. This end MUST go into the keyway on the top of the quill. When inserting the setscrew, be careful so as to NOT drive the setscrew into the side/edge of the keyway.

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Carefully drive the setscrew until it bottoms out into the BOTTOM of the keyway. Back the set screw out about 1/8 turn. Advance and retract the quill to verify the screw DOES limit the quill travel, but does NOT drag against the bottom of the keyway. Adjust the setscrew if needed. Notice the setscrew has a nylon insert plugged into the threads. This serves as a method to keep the setscrew from moving(it is not tightened).

If desired, now would be a good time to 'lube' the quill. The present philosophy is to WAX it. Extend the quill to max and lock it. Apply wax and allow to 'dry'. Buff it out.(it is much easier to buff it when back on the way tubes etc.). Clean any wax from the rack teeth with a stiff brush. I personally like to apply powdered graphite to the rack and gear. This requires 'rubbing it on'(a bit messy!).


This thread is intended to be ONE of several showing reassembly of a disassembled headstock. A single thread titled Headstock Reassembly https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3765 links to all of these threads. These threads will be edited as necessary to correct any errors or confusion.

This thread is the last of 3 showing quill and quill feed reassembly.