You did a great job on this bud. If you haven’t already done it paste wax will keep the aluminum gleaming and pleasure of use on the saw table and slides. I took a rust drill press column to bare metal shined it up waxed it 8 months ago her in Florida hum it y central. Still looks great. Moves very well when adjusting hight. I do all my saw tables plainer tables even my chop saw for easy of use(less drag ) and protection from rust on cast iron and corrosion on aluminum. Easiest best thing I picked up along the way. Keep up the good work.
I've got most of it recorded, but I still need to film a few things. I also am waiting for a gilmer belt I broke last week. Should have replaced it when I had it apart!
My harbor freight grinder bit the dust just like that as well. Took it apart and found that one of the motor brushes had fractured and broke the bushing holder. Some JB Weld and one new brush and it has worked for the last 15 years.
I am thoroughly impressed! I had two of these burn up the same way. Took em apart and cleaned them up but to no avail. The brushes were intact, but just poor quality. Upgraded to a Bosch and so far so good.
Where did you get the brake cylinder home from?? I was recently given a Shopsmith made in 1955 and have been watching your videos, they have been a big help, thanks for sharing!!!
What did you use to clean the way tubes? Just the mineral spirits and steel wool? I recently came into possession of my granddad's 1954 Mark V. It's in better shape than the one you restored, but it needs some TLC. Thanks for the videos!
Great video. I noticed you didn't remove the table tubes from the table tie bar. My tie bar is broken and I need to replace it, but am having a hard time removing it from the tubes. Do you know how I can do this?
I'm guessing you're fighting some corrosion? I would attack it by removing the set screws and spraying a whole bunch of penetrating oil of some kind in the holes and around the tubes on both sides. Let it soak for an evening or so. Then try to knock it loose with a mallet or dead blow. If that doesn't work, try some heat from a propane torch?
@@mattmakes6065, I bought a replacement table tie-bar with the tubes. Apparently the early Greenies' table tubes were pressed into the table tie-bar - no set screw or pin holding them in. I tried penetrating oil, heat, and driving them off with my dead blow hammer. Zero success.
Fantastic job. Great to see this machine returning to its glory! The Shopsmith is an awesome tool. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Great series...Can't wait for the last two!
Thanks! I still need to film a few clips! Hopefully they are helpful!!
You did a great job on this bud. If you haven’t already done it paste wax will keep the aluminum gleaming and pleasure of use on the saw table and slides. I took a rust drill press column to bare metal shined it up waxed it 8 months ago her in Florida hum it y central. Still looks great. Moves very well when adjusting hight. I do all my saw tables plainer tables even my chop saw for easy of use(less drag ) and protection from rust on cast iron and corrosion on aluminum. Easiest best thing I picked up along the way. Keep up the good work.
Great tip. I picked up a can of Johnson's paste wax and use it plenty. They stopped making it though, so I'll have to find another brand.
Thank you for this! Awesome job! I’m about to restore my dads and know I realize what all I need to make it happen. 🙏
Great! I hope yours turns out awesome, too! Stick around, should be posting another video in the series soon!
Great job. When’s the next video coming out ? My father has one buried in his garage. These videos are inspiring me.
I've got most of it recorded, but I still need to film a few things. I also am waiting for a gilmer belt I broke last week. Should have replaced it when I had it apart!
Great job. Looks nice.
Thank you!
It looks better than new!!!
You, sir, are too kind!!
My harbor freight grinder bit the dust just like that as well. Took it apart and found that one of the motor brushes had fractured and broke the bushing holder. Some JB Weld and one new brush and it has worked for the last 15 years.
I am thoroughly impressed! I had two of these burn up the same way. Took em apart and cleaned them up but to no avail. The brushes were intact, but just poor quality. Upgraded to a Bosch and so far so good.
@@mattmakes6065one is a grinder the other one is something trying to pass as a grinder 😂. Will not stand up to hours of heavy use on average.
Where did you get the brake cylinder home from?? I was recently given a Shopsmith made in 1955 and have been watching your videos, they have been a big help, thanks for sharing!!!
I bought it at AutoZone, but I've seen them at all the auto parts stores. Enjoy yours!
Did you have to use aluminum specific primer?
Easily the best DYI soundtrack for the subject...! ;)
What did you use to clean the way tubes? Just the mineral spirits and steel wool?
I recently came into possession of my granddad's 1954 Mark V. It's in better shape than the one you restored, but it needs some TLC. Thanks for the videos!
I may have used an angle grinder with a fine wire brush? But finished up with the steel wool. Good luck!!
Great video. I noticed you didn't remove the table tubes from the table tie bar. My tie bar is broken and I need to replace it, but am having a hard time removing it from the tubes. Do you know how I can do this?
I'm guessing you're fighting some corrosion? I would attack it by removing the set screws and spraying a whole bunch of penetrating oil of some kind in the holes and around the tubes on both sides. Let it soak for an evening or so. Then try to knock it loose with a mallet or dead blow. If that doesn't work, try some heat from a propane torch?
@@mattmakes6065, I bought a replacement table tie-bar with the tubes. Apparently the early Greenies' table tubes were pressed into the table tie-bar - no set screw or pin holding them in. I tried penetrating oil, heat, and driving them off with my dead blow hammer. Zero success.
What attachment are you using on the drill to clean the inside of the holes?
That was a brake cylinder hone. Picked that up at auto zone years back.
@@mattmakes6065thank you! Wasn't sure if you'd see this. Got an old machine from a family member in rough shape and need to do all this work also
@joshuaaclose5867 enjoy! I had a great time doing it
How many HF grinders is that now? You need a sand blasting cabinet.
I've lost count... It's been a few. And I agree with the sand blaster!
Any leftover parts??
I have the leftover 500 parts still. Table, saw guard, carriage, fence, end table.
Really appreciate your work. Can’t stand the music way too loud. Thanks for the video.
I didn’t know that the shop smith’s was made with cast aluminum
Would you be willing to donate this 1955 machine to Shopsmith Museum?
sounds like you would like The New Tony Williams Lifetime with Alan Holdsworth. Trust me on this one
Im hear to learn about shopsmiths and im pretty sure i just saw a bat'leth
I think you do good work. But I could not handle the annoying music, and had to turn video off.
To each their own. Mute buttons work well...