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Yes, this was most helpful.
Thank you.

--Keith
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You’re very welcome!!

Hi Keith, It really wasn't hard at all. After finding the studs behind the sheet rock and attaching the wood supports to the wall, I disassembled the machine leaving just the steel tubes and the main hinged bottom plate. I then supported the steel tubes on a surface about the same level to where the...

Hello Members, It's been quite a while since I posted to the group. The railroad has beat me up! LOL! I will be retiring this January with 34 years of service. Anyway, I finally was able to mount my 10ER to the garage wall. This was a ShopSmith that a friend of mine had given me. Not bad condition c...

Hi Guy's, Well here's the update of the update! Picked up the speed changer today from the welder and I'll say I'm very impressed! Kevin (the welder) did a very good job welding the ear back on the SC frame. He also pointed out that the aluminum alloy was a lot different back then as it is today, as...

Thanks Everett,
I will definitely check out that site.

UPDATE!!!
The speed changer has been repaired at a local welding shop in Buffalo. Hopefully I'll get there before they close. $30 for the repair. I believe it was TIG welded. I'll post pictures when I receive the Speed changer! That was a quick turn around!
Dave V.

Russ,
Here are two pictures of my adjustment rod. With and without the springs and washers. As shown it too is 2 5/8 also. The washers are 1/8 thick except the washer next to the nut. That measures 1/32 thick. How thick are your washers?? Thanks for checking!
Dave V.

Russ,
Believe it or not the nut that adjust the tension on the springs is all the way to the end of the rod. I want to measure my other rod on my other speed changer to see if the length has been changed. Especially the part on the rod that’s not threaded. Thanks for the response!
Dave V.

Thanks JP, I’m just wondering if it will be cost if efficient to take it to a welder or do it myself. I have a MIG welder and weld steel so spending money for a spool of aluminum wire and argon gas to do just one repair cost about $70+. Just wondering if someone here in the group has had the repair ...

Hi Guys,
Picked up a speed changer for a cheep price but as you can see the ear has been broke off by the previous owner due to excessive force. Has anyone had this part repaired and what was the estimated cost of the repair. Here are some pictures.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Dave.