chiroindixon
04-08-2007, 07:46 AM
Looks great. I did a similar rebuild on a '54 Magna. We're all waiting for the upgrade bug to hit you.:rolleyes:
While you are ordering parts, make sure that you get the two drive spindle hubs that mount on both left side shafts. I see in the original picture they are missing.
Very easy to lose track of them. You probably never received them from previous owner.
You not only need them to couple other accessories, like a jointer, but as important, they act as heat sinks. Without them, that headstock can get very hot and possibly cause internal damage. Shopsmith TA instructors are emphatic about that point. The hubs are to remain in place unless you need to remove for disk sanding. When finished, replace.
Doc
While you are ordering parts, make sure that you get the two drive spindle hubs that mount on both left side shafts. I see in the original picture they are missing.
Very easy to lose track of them. You probably never received them from previous owner.
You not only need them to couple other accessories, like a jointer, but as important, they act as heat sinks. Without them, that headstock can get very hot and possibly cause internal damage. Shopsmith TA instructors are emphatic about that point. The hubs are to remain in place unless you need to remove for disk sanding. When finished, replace.
Doc