shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
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shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
goodmorning...just purchased a 510 shopsmith. the power head does not slide well on the tubes and binds towards the ends. I have waxed and clean well and has made a little difference. Could this be caused by the head locking mechanism and if so could I get directions on fixing. Thanks in advance for your good folks help Tim
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Re: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
Are the wedges moving freely? Loosen the lock wingnut a few extra turns. You should be able to move the wedges in/out by pushing/pulling on the wingnut. The wedges are the round things the lock screw moves.
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Re: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
Watch approx the first 6 minutes of this Shopsmith video. Nick Engler explains a trick about turning the waytubes to help the headstock slide easier. Might help..Joe
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Assist.htm
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Assist.htm
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Re: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
Thanks much folks for your help going to try them both. Tim
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Re: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
I do not see a place to loosen the bar on the bottom..... I have a 510. it looks like he loosens a set screw on the bottom when upright but I sure do not see it. can you advise and thanks tim
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Re: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange