Nice SS. I have two 10ERs and really love them. I think 120 and even 220 is a bit coarse unless it's severely pitted. You can do the same thing with a random orbit sander with much higher grits in the 400 to 1000 range, get a better surface and remove much less metal. That's how I reconditioned my latest, which was totally rusted to the point that the headstock could barely slide on the ways. Anyway, just something to think about and I am always appreciative of someone that keeps these great machines running
The way tubes and the holes in the headstock are a precision fit. Using abrasives on the tubes changes that fit and reduces the accuracy of the machine. Clean your tubes by using rust remover and at most steel wool. Keep them rust free by applying a quality paste wax or mineral oil on a regular basis. I've owned my father's 1947 10e since 1969. This is the procedure I was taught to use. This is also the recommended procedure by one of the premier ShopSmith 10e and 10er restorers in the United States.
Excellent job! Thanks for sharing. 😊♥️👍
What a great and practical solution!
Nice job!
Great idea. Going to do this with mine.
Nice SS. I have two 10ERs and really love them. I think 120 and even 220 is a bit coarse unless it's severely pitted. You can do the same thing with a random orbit sander with much higher grits in the 400 to 1000 range, get a better surface and remove much less metal. That's how I reconditioned my latest, which was totally rusted to the point that the headstock could barely slide on the ways. Anyway, just something to think about and I am always appreciative of someone that keeps these great machines running
The way tubes and the holes in the headstock are a precision fit. Using abrasives on the tubes changes that fit and reduces the accuracy of the machine. Clean your tubes by using rust remover and at most steel wool. Keep them rust free by applying a quality paste wax or mineral oil on a regular basis.
I've owned my father's 1947 10e since 1969. This is the procedure I was taught to use.
This is also the recommended procedure by one of the premier ShopSmith 10e and 10er restorers in the United States.
It won't hurt a thing. The difference is miniscule and we aren't milling dental equipment.
Wow. @5:34 ... that's impressive.
Thanks! It worked well.
It would be helpful if you showed the jig build