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Ok guys, I've picked my first woodworking project with the ShopSmith - and it will only be my second woodworking project to date (the first was a Shaker book case via Family Handyman plans that I built about 5 years ago). This time around its a new table for the breakfast area. With 4 kids plus the ...

Thanks everyone. The quill set screw must have been the original one, it was covered with a wax plug which was painted over in the original gray of the headstock. Given the burr and the bent spline end of the drive shaft, I believe I'm going to replace the entire quill assy I'll keep an eye on the s...

Problem #3 quill 'bent?' Is it bent, or does it merely wobble. Will the drive sleeve end move sideways if pushed? Problem #2 quill burrs. Yes do gently file them away. Also make sure the sides of the keyway are also not burred. When inserting the quill back into the headstock, make sure the half do...

By the way I'm located in Youngsville, North Carolina - just north of Raleigh.

Does SS sell any service parts through a dealer network? I see SS abbrasives at my local Lowes but haven't checked with the local woodworking shops on local parts availability.

Congratulations and welcome to the insanity. You have a model 510. The burrs on the quill can be removed by some judicious filing with some fine jewelers files. If you can feel the burr with your fingers you should remove it. The gouge inside the headstock bore is a bit more perplexing. My guess wo...

Hi folks, this is my first real post here and I thought I'd share some photos of the Mark V I just bought and ask a few questions (SS newbie here). From the serial plate it's a Model 510 and the S/N indicates a 1986 model. This unit was used by the USAF on Seymore Johnson Air Force Base and then auc...

I'm also curious about oxalic acid -- which you can pick up anywhere under the name "Barkeeper's Friend" -- works great on SS and aluminum pots/pans, SS bar tops, etc.

I just picked up a Mark V from C-list and the bench tubes have a light petina that I'd like to get off.