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07-24-2018 09:49 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: shopsmith maintenance advice I’m excited to have inherited my grandpa’s Shopsmith. He has tons of stuff with it as well as a separate power stand for the bandsaw or whatever accessory I mount on it. Anyhow, this machine has been garaged and has virtually no rust. It’s very nice and my grandpa took care of it. He made tons of stuff with it! It’s an awesome walk down memory lane to go through his books and notes! Anyway, it hasn’t been turned on for 15 years. I called Shopsmith today and asked them if they had any advice on what to do before I power it up. They said to lubricate the sheaves and bearings. Wondering if anyone has any other tips/tricks I should do before powering up this unit? I am not in a hurry and will take my time to do whatever is necessary. Thanks!!! |
9 replies so far
#1 posted 07-24-2018 10:48 PM |
no advice but congrats on getting something like that with some cool memories too -- Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might |
#2 posted 07-24-2018 11:34 PM |
I own a few. Shopsmith’s suggestion is valid. Simple, rugged machines that don’t need a lot of TLC. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#3 posted 07-24-2018 11:35 PM |
Do not turn the speed selector unless the motor is turning. |
#4 posted 07-24-2018 11:52 PM |
I’ve no experience with Shopsmiths, but I’ve turned on plenty of tools unused for that long—some around my own house. As long as the tool hasn’t been exposed to the elements (not all rusty) it should work OK right away. You might look for bug nests in the motor and maybe blow it out if you worry, but it will likely work anyway. It certainly won’t hurt to lube anything that obviously is made such as to allow it. |
#5 posted 07-25-2018 12:05 AM |
My advice, follow their instruction and fire that puppy up. I mean what have you got to lose? It might open up a whole new world of possibilities. Best of luck. |
#6 posted 07-25-2018 12:48 AM |
don’t force the speed dial. if it doesn’t turn freely when the motor is on, it will need to be serviced. If you force it, it will damage it. Probably need to clean and lube the machine before using. -- "I build for function first, looks second. Most times I never get around to looks." MIke in CO |
#7 posted 07-25-2018 12:49 AM |
There are a lot of YouTube videos that could help you. |
#8 posted 07-26-2018 04:50 PM |
You’ve gotten some good advise so far … and it’s worth repeating a third time … don’t turn that speed dial while the machine is turned off. But start here. New Owner Information shared on the Shopsmith forums: https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maintenance-and-repair-f10/newowner-informaton-t7092.html -- www.instagram.com/w.brian.talbert/ |
#9 posted 07-28-2018 11:07 PM |
I bought a shop smith for a $ 100.00 that was just going to get scrapped soon if I wouldn’t bought it. It was in good shape but the motor cord inside the machine plate had worn wires and needed replaced, must of been used a lot. -- Jeffery Mullen |
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