Shopsmith Forums

Thanks Dusty,
The info I saw before is text only, and only addressed the replacement of the poly v, or gilmer..whatever the case may be.
However that video link should prove helpful however bad the quality..
Thank you for the link.
Ron

Thanks for your reply John. But that's kinda my point. If I post a search question about replacing a poly v (belt) why on earth would the result bring up a post about (bearings) first?

Hello, For some reason I find the hardest time finding the same information twice here. I actually found the information earlier on my phone. However when I search this site for "replacing the Poly V belt" I get these results. What am I doing wrong? Could someone direct me to the place to ...

dusty wrote:If you have the correct strain relief it will be very difficult to maneuver and especially so unless you have the appropriate tool for that strain relief. A pair of pliers or long nose is not the correct tool.

What is the "proper" tool?

Great point JPG. worth noting.

Thanks JPG. That indeed would be a stellar location.

Yes an "A" headstock can be a challenge. I would attach the ground wire to the motor under one of the tie bolt nuts. As for switch/quill clearance, switches with terminals extending out the 'back' were not intended way back then. I would absolutely use quick disconnects between the switch...

If you have the correct strain relief it will be very difficult to maneuver and especially so unless you have the appropriate tool for that strain relief. A pair of pliers or long nose is not the correct tool. I posted a diagram that shows how close the belt is to the way tubes. About 1/2" or ...

Honestly I believe the issue is not unique to me, or even this machine. After purchasing this newer model, I notice it also has a very close tolerance in the belt , and way tube. On my particular machine.. I noticed a simular very close tolorance between the motor. Pan, and power cord. Just not enou...

Thanks for that JPG. I have found it strange that that dial won't actually ever line up with the slow, (and) fast both to the machines arrrow.