dado arbor washer
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:48 pm
does anyone know where I can find a replacement for the single tongue washer from the dado arbor?
Apparently I had one of those "too late to be in the shop" moments. I set up my dado blade for the last cut of the day, put the nut on the end hand tight and forgot to tighten it down with the wrench. I realized I had a problem when the motor was turning and the blade was sitting still against the wood. The washer did what it was supposed to and kept the nut from turning off but nearly ripped the tongue (tab, tooth, whatever it's called) off.
I have a replacement on order from Shopsmith and suspect it will take a while. In the mean time I need to work on projects. I've checked on the internet and found one source but I would have to order in the thousands and have had no luck here locally in Jacksonville. Any suggestions?
Apparently I had one of those "too late to be in the shop" moments. I set up my dado blade for the last cut of the day, put the nut on the end hand tight and forgot to tighten it down with the wrench. I realized I had a problem when the motor was turning and the blade was sitting still against the wood. The washer did what it was supposed to and kept the nut from turning off but nearly ripped the tongue (tab, tooth, whatever it's called) off.
I have a replacement on order from Shopsmith and suspect it will take a while. In the mean time I need to work on projects. I've checked on the internet and found one source but I would have to order in the thousands and have had no luck here locally in Jacksonville. Any suggestions?