New to the forum, old to the Shopsmith

[tango]

Thanks, nice smiley :)

[robinson46176]

The second Shopsmith I bought many years ago had the exact same damage when I got it. On it I just used a "fender" washer on that bolt. The washer was maybe an inch and a half O. D. with only a 1/4" hole. I put the washer in a vise and bent one side to fit the SS so that it curved over the curve of the end casting snugly and bolted it on. Not pretty but not ugly either. It is still quite solid. I ran that one just yesterday and I would probably have fixed it that way again.
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I have a great neighbor who would have welded the casting in and filled in the missing bit but he refuses to charge me so I try to not ask him to weld something like that too often. I have a welding background but little experience with cast aluminum. My neighbor operates a boat propeller rebuilding business and often does fill-in welding to replace missing sections. I am told by those who know such things that he is one of the top prop men in the country and does a lot of very expensive racing props. I just know that he works long hours, is always covered up with work and makes a whole lot more money than I ever did. :D

[JPG40504]

Awesome suggestion; I'll give it a shot. Honestly though, the damage is not really affecting any part of the SS. Its built so well that that one little bolt really isn't much of a concern.
Just realized your 'location'. You probably do not have 3/16" bolts there(I am assuming metric is what IS there). Any thing close WOULD work.

BTW: Notice my use of the 'QUOTE' function here. It removes any ambiguity as to which previous post I am responding to! You can edit the quote(judiciously) just as you do your response. Click on 'quote' rather than 'reply'http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/images/smilies2/poke.gif

BTW Do you have the piece that broke off? If so this thread my be of interest. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3271

[mickyd]

Welcome tango. You are going to love this forum. It is VERY active. You post a question and I assure you that you will have relies typically within a few minutes to a few hours, no matter what time you post.

I'm a first time ShopSmith newbie. Purchased a 1955 "Greenie" in March. Currently in the process of a fully mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Things continue to go right and I should be done this weekend.

These guys have been great providing information and direction to help me with my project. It is a pleasure being part of this group. You'll see that they actually motivate you to explore.

Proud to have another military guy here with us. We all wish you the best and look forward to conversing.

Here's a good link (http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3177)that will get you deeper into SS world.

[Ron309753]

Tango,

As a retired Army major I want to welcome you to this forum and thank you for your service.
Back in the early 90's I was company commander in Bremerhaven, but the the battalion headquearters was in Belguim. Your posting brought back good memories for me.
I have some moving nightmares from my time in, but that's old news. On your next move you may want to disassemble the SS. Al least that whay they will have to put the pieces and parts in boxes that they will have to carry rather than drag.

Thanks again,

Ron

[dusty]

Tango,

As a retired Army major I want to welcome you to this forum and thank you for your service.
Back in the early 90's I was company commander in Bremerhaven, but the the battalion headquearters was in Belguim. Your posting brought back good memories for me.
I have some moving nightmares from my time in, but that's old news. On your next move you may want to disassemble the SS. Al least that whay they will have to put the pieces and parts in boxes that they will have to carry rather than drag.

Thanks again,

Ron
Ron advise may very well be good but I, fortunately, had very good experience with the movers. I never once dismantle the Mark V or any of my other Shopsmith gear.

Now, having said that, the Shopsmith equipment never transferred overseas - which may be an entirely different situation than any of my stateside moves.

A any rate, again I would like to welcome you to the forum. There is an abundance of information here and it is all available for the asking.:rolleyes: