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by danielsegge
Sun May 12, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?
Replies: 19
Views: 2549

Re: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?

I managed to get it fully reassembled last weekend with advice above. We're back to turning bowls. Thanks again everyone for your help!
by danielsegge
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?
Replies: 19
Views: 2549

Re: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?

https://shopsmith.com/service-parts/conventional-Smart%20Motor Item 57: https://shopsmith.com/product/headstock-drive-ring-assembly/ The part came in the mail today, and was in fact the correct part. Also as stated above, the part looks different externally than the original but fits the splines co...
by danielsegge
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?
Replies: 19
Views: 2549

Re: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?

Thank you all for the replies. The drive spindle has 14 splines. I think the part the Hopeful linked is the one I'm looking for. I wasn't able to navigate Shopsmith's website and parts catalog myself, but there it is right there! I ordered the part, I'll let you all know how it goes. Is it certain t...
by danielsegge
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?
Replies: 19
Views: 2549

Quill coupler broken - where to source new part?

Hello, I did a stupid thing today, and broke the plastic coupler in the quill assembly of my SS Mark 5. The part in question is the white plastic piece in the picture. I can't seem to find a replacement on ebay or anywhere else. I also don't know if I'm calling it by the wrong name. There are whole ...