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This machine is mine now. The story is that it was never used and the indications are pretty good that is correct. No cuts in the table, no sawdust anywhere. Mild corrosion on the cabinet and post. Plenty of grease on where it mounts to the post. The motor turned right on and the speed control work...

I made an offer of $150, mainly just to send him a message telling him I wanted to see it. I am skeptical about the condition. My wife looked on Facebook and saw them advertised for prices from under $100 to over $1000. I need to see it and give it a chance to tell me about it's condition. In March...

Thread interference can take place three ways. Pitch deviation is not relevant to this discussion. The two that are involve the screw clearance between the male and female parts. Both involve the thread 'peak' mating with the mating thread 'valley'. A high peak or a shallow valley creates the inter...

Was able to locate a set of arbor bolts for the saw. Fellow shop smith and saw smith owners are the best! Does anyone know what size the spindle and thread are? Thanks. Did you ever get an answer on this. The threads are 5/8-11 UNC but normal 5/8-11 attachments are not fitting. I think the threads o...

Each end of the motor spindle is threaded. (I haven't checked the thread size.) The spindle is 5/8" diameter, and has the tapered flat just like the Shopsmith spindle. It's just threaded in addition. I think the earlier model had a non-threaded spindle just like the Shopsmith. Even threaded, i...

Received the craftsman recessed washers today. Does anyone know the correct thread size for the spindle?

Earlier when you asked about the LH Nut you also asked about the washer P/N 504553. It is still available from Shopsmith under that part number. Apparently two of them are still used on the Idler Drum of the Belt Sander. It is a thick 5/8" ID and 1-1/2" OD flat washer. Is this washer to b...

I did order a 5/8 Craftsman yesterday... We'll see if that works. I probably need to get a new blade as well. Thank you. My Craftsman has a cheap Talesaw blade in it, probably contributing to why I never use it. Be sure to note blade comments made earlier in this thread by BuckeyeDennis: However , ...

Anyone have a extra 5/8 inch left hand spindle nut and washer for the SawSmith? Mine did not have any with it. It is Part numbers 503306 and 504553 according to the parts list. Just a thought. If it happens to match Craftsman there are some on ebay. Craftsman appears to be 5/8-12 LH, and I believe ...

Anyone have a extra 5/8 inch left hand spindle nut and washer for the SawSmith? Mine did not have any with it. It is Part numbers 503306 and 504553 according to the parts list.