Newbie in the UK, looking for help!!

[ed wood wood wood]

Hi, I've just got into the SS world, with a second hand MKv 510 machine, thats in need of a good clean and overhaul.:D What do you recommend to clean up and lubricate / preserve the way bars, tables etc. I've seen some really good overhauls on much older machines on line and would like to bring this machine back to it's former glory.:)
Also, wheres the best place to find spares and accessories, other than ebay and SS? I can only find one distributor in the UK and their web site directs you back to the SS web site!:confused:
I look forward to receiving any help or links that you can offer

EWWW

[beeg]

Try doing a search here on the username

billmayo.

Read the threads you find. That ought to keep ya busy for awhile. :)

[a1gutterman]

Hi, I've just got into the SS world, with a second hand MKv 510 machine, thats in need of a good clean and overhaul. What do you recommend to clean up and lubricate / preserve the way bars, tables etc. I've seen some really good overhauls on much older machines on line and would like to bring this machine back to it's former glory.
Also, wheres the best place to find spares and accessories, other than ebay and SS? I can only find one distributor in the UK and their web site directs you back to the SS web site!
I look forward to receiving any help or links that you can offer

EWWW
http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/images/smilies2/welcome.gifEWWW!
There are a lot of threads on this forum that deal with your maintenance subjects. You just need to spend a little time on the site looking for them. You can use the search tool, located on the red bar toward the top of the page. For some, elbow grease and wax is a good method. Nick recently shared a way to clean the way tubes via soaking them in a sealed container with water and cut up potatoes in it for two weeks. You can find his video tip helpful for that one: http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Tips_Archives/SST114_Rust_Removal.htm

I do not know other then E-Bay or SS (and possibly Craig's list or the SSUG site) where you can find parts easy in the UK. However, there is a gentleman located in the UK, that may be able to help you. He is a member here and you can visit his public profile here: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/member.htm?u=635 . You will be able to send him a message via that page if you so desire.

Good to have you here. Keep us posted as to your progress, and feel free to ask questions. If you have trouble finding those maintenance threads, ask for help again.:D

[easterngray]

WD40 and Scotchbrite pads or steel wool will do a fine job of removing rust. If you need paint, rustoleoum make a hammered finish paint line that is excellent. After removing the rust on the waybars give them several light coats of pastewax and your headstock should glide along on them beautifully. All your belts and such are available from SS. Cheers, Alec

[a1gutterman]

............ After removing the rust on the waybars give them several light coats of pastewax and your .......
Ed,
You can do this if you like; however, Nick Engler, and several other knowledgable people here, say that each coat of wax removes the previous one and therefore, there is no such thing as "several coats" of wax. Just one coat, properly applied will do. Periodic re-application, of course, is recommended.:D

edit: see post 9 of this thread: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=926

[ed wood wood wood]

Cheers guy's
I'll check out the links and trawl through the threads

regards
ED

[drewa]

EWWW,

I liked you in that one movie! :D

Enough with the "wit".

On our Sawdust Sessions, we are going to be rebuilding a mid 60's 500. This will include:

1) What to look for when purchasing
2) Just getting it running
3) Clean up (way tubes and frame)
4) Adjustment/Alignment
5) Upgrade table system
6) Upgrade headstock

Bringing it up to the 520 model. And knowing Nick as well as I do, there will be a TON more. We are planning on starting this series within a month/month-and-a-half. Sounds like these videos should be right up your alley, so tune in.

Please check out our web site, ShopsmithAcademy.com (http://www.shopsmithacademy.com) for updates on these upcoming Sawdust Sessions. Also there are some videos on line that may apply to your SS MarkV.

Be good,

Drew
Shopsmith
Dayton, OH