SHOPSMITH REPAIR AND RETURN NEW RECORD POWER HERALD LATHE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- FROM SENDING MY SHOPSMITH POWER PRO HEADSTOCK TO SHOPSMITH FOR REPAIR TO ITS RETURN.
GO OVER HOW IT OPERATES NOW AND MY DECISION TO PURCHASE A NEW MIDI LATHE AND WHY.
SHOW MY NEW RECORD POWER HERALD LATHE AND ITS ADVANTAGES, OVER NOT JUST THE SHOPSMITH, BUT MOST ALL OTHER MIDI LATHES ON THE MARKET TODAY.
STILL LOVE MY SHOPSMITH.
Thanks for the video. A suggestion to accommodate your height. Build a platform such as 2x6 frame with 3/4 plywood top just large enough to support your Shopsmith.
He’s not a bad idea. Thanks for the suggestion. Ted.
I did works good
Hals Wood Shop. So an honest review of Shopsmith Lathe from an owner not from a non owner. Thanks. And you hit it.." limited space", I am a SS owner over 25 years and 4 homes and only once had more space than you. Here in Glendale I could not use my garage but my shop is in a shed; space is an issue. Best wishes with your new lathe.
Thank you ,So far so good on the Shopsmith and the Harold. Making a Steady rest for it as the one I made for the Shopsmith is way to big. I may video it after the fact and just show what i believe is different in its design.
I had a shopsmith and with no back problems it killed me to do bowls. The hollowing was really tough because of how low it is. I've since gotten a Laguna 1524 and have it at Max height and it's so much better
So yo can imagine my problem with steel rods holding my lumbar spine in place. I still love it for spindle turning, but having the ability to turn the lathe head out and have the lathe at my working height is really a God send. Thank you for the comment. Ted
I love the Herald at the moment its out of my reach so use the record DML320 which is similar size wise to the herald but doesnt have the power or rotating head like the herald
Yeah, the headstock is really important for me. And I really do like the Herald. Thanks for watching. Ted
So, other than the 'belt slippage', does the repaired ShopSmith now work properly?
Yeah, it sounds better. It’s very little slack on the shaft. I mean it’s pretty tight. I have to say; yeah they did a good job.
I know all lathe have a little bit of vibration when you’re turning and I did try the one-way termite on the bowl I have installed on the Shop Smith and it did seem to do pretty good.
However, I have now placed it on the Herald and I will see how that works tomorrow.
Hey, thanks for watching the video. And thanks for asking the question. Ted
May have spoke to soon.
Today while turning off the sacrificial wood for the Shopsmith faceplate on one of my small bowls the bowl gouge caught, the piece bolted and the Power Pro headstock vibrates worse than ever.
I mean it is totally bad.
I will call Shopsmith tomorrow to see what to do..
Really lost for words. I really suspect the spindle casing to be honest or the main casting.
Just don’t know!
I don’t want to open it up until I talk to Shopsmith.
I don’t intend to broadcast this problem either. I will video it, but just for me.
Ted
Not the Shopsmith, the bowl went cockeyed when it caught and that was the vibration. Today I did some sawing and I really think the system sounds better than I have ever experienced with it. Smooth and steady.
@@choochoo3985 I am so glad to hear that the problem has been solved for you and that the ShopSmith folks have 'come through' again.
If you move your bowl mount closer to quil you will have less issues all your adapters are multiplying your issues
Yeah, I am aware of that but that’s a good idea. Thank you.
Wow! I can't believe the problems you've had with this. I'm really surprised that ShopSmith has let it go on this long without some definitive effort to get the problem solved for you.
I have said it before and I say it again! "it may just be me. " So today I talked to Susan at Shopsmith and she agreed I should check out the quill as it had less than .001" run out when they finished. So I finished removing the bowl on the faceplate, removed the faceplate and ran the headstock and it ran smooth as could be, Then I set up my dial indicator and guess what?
Yeppers, less than .001" runout. I even put my 15" Longworth chuck on to test it with a load. Worked prefect.
So I called Shopsmith back and pleaded stupid. I know they will forgive me and I am glad I didn't make a video or broadcast this event.
My frustration was compounded by other things going on. I'm old cranky and have four Great-grandchildren visiting. Love them, but, did I mention I am old and cranky?
Anyway, love them and really enjoy them, but I am a happy camper and will get it set up as a saw and get back to work. If the belt slips again I will readjust the tension.
@@choochoo3985 F\Glad to hear that.
I think part of problem is operator