chipmaster wrote:Mr. Campbell is indeed an excellent resource. I previously stumbled upon another of his videos showcasing his own restored 10ER but I had not seen this tutorial before. Thanks for the tip! Pertinent piece from the text accompanying the video: "I recommend using Fafnir 202KLL3 bearings, no substitutes." Sounds good to me!
Here's another question: I just got my scroll saw running tonight. It has some sort of sacrificial material that acts as a blade guide/cooling block. Mine barely moves in the shaft, I suspect because of age turning it brittle. Is there a replacement source out there?
Appreciate the helpful chime-ins so far.
v/r,
Rick
Be aware that a good premimum bearing is not cheap. I find most of these bearings are from old stock and not currently made anymore. I have done a lot of high speed bearing testing with my jig and find most bearing sourses offer inferier bearings (poor motor grade). I seem to lose each bearing company (out of business) which makes outstanding bearings so I have been able to order large quality of these bearings. I am currently looking for higher quality bearings reasonble priced but have settled for bearings from
http://www.usabearingsandbelts.com http://www.usabearingsandbelts.com as they tested the best for the price charged. Most ceramic bearings test outstanding but the $50-$100 per bearing is beyond my bugdet.
I have a few 10ER jig saws available along with parts so if you can send me a clear picture of the item in question by Email,
annbill.mayo@comcast.net, I may be able to help you.
I am in the process of totally rearranging my shop and hope to have my metal lathes in production within the next week. We found more Shopsmith additional parts and items than I knew I have stored. Doubling my shop storage and lighting plus moving most of my equipment to make better use of it. If anyone has a Shopsmith need or want, I may very well have it available now. My health has improved so much (been really blessed) to where I am getting more time in my shop than in the past 20 years and feeling better.
If I owe anyone any instructions, parts, answers, please let me know.
Bill Mayo
bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)