2-bearing quill question

[kd6vpe]

Is there an easy way to tell if my new used 500 has a 2-bearing quill in it or not they are on sale right now on the web.:confused:

[kd6vpe]

Sorry I should have done a search before posting this I found the answer on the forum.:o

[charlese]

Don't be sorry too quickly! I see you bought a used 500 on E-bay. Normally this would have a single bearing quill, but maybe the previous owner(s) up dated it. Did you remove the quill and check for yourself?

[kd6vpe]

Charlese,
No not yet I'm using my SS and learning. And don't want to tear into it yet as I'm starting to have fun making sawdust.

[charlese]

That's great! Just didn't want to see you order up a two bearing quill, if you didn't need one. Keep up the use and learning!

[james.miller]

If it is a single bearing quill check out the email sale, the 2 bearing quill is $75.00.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/upgrade/twobearingquill.htm

http://www.shopsmith.com:80/ownersite/catalog/upgrade/

Jim in Tucson