So I recently acquired my very own Shopsmith 10ER. It's a super cool multi-tool from the early 1950's that can be used as a table saw, drill press, horizontal boring machine, disk sander and lathe.
I'm very interested in trying out the lathe but a ittle hesitant to jump right in as I haven't used a lathe since high shool (and really have no memory other than I made a clock).
I've joined the SS10ER user group and trolled around looking for some helpful links. Here's what I found...
First is exactly my question:
Hi, I'm wanting to try the lathe option of my er-10. I would like to try spindle turning but don't know which fittings go on the tailstock or headstock or if I even have them. Unfortunatly, my father, who gave me his er-10 passed on a dozen years ago so he's not here to ask. How would I identify the fittings and if I don't have them, how might I obtain them? Thanks so much and please excuse my ignorance.
Which elicited this response:
Lets start with a link
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/l_lathecenters.htm
This should take you to Shopsmith WEB page with Lathe parts. If not go to The Shopsmith home page and select Accessory and Parts catalog - Then - Master accessory - Then - Lathe Accessories - and - Lathe Accessories.
Item A in the pic is attached to the spindle of the ER. This item is available from Shopsmith. Sears used to sell then although I dont believe they do any more.
Item B goes in the Tail Stock.
A pic of the tail stock is here in this group http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/photos/view/24b7?b=2 The one on the left is probably what you have. The center fits into the bolt with a hole in it. It is a tapered hole. It is a common taper for lathes called a Morse taper #2. You can get centers to fit this taper from any lathe supplier.
Item C does the same as Item B but has a bearing in it to spin with the work. This prevents burning of the work. Either B or C will do. Again available from most lathe suppliers.
Item D you dont need right now come back to it later.
In the photos section of this group we will find some important pictures
This first one is the tool rest. It mounts in the carriage and is used to position the cutting tool. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/photos/browse/9d42 A pic of it installed with a chuck mounted http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/photos/view/cc51?b=2
This link shows a pic of the basic set of Chisels. There are MANY styles of these and they are available from many places. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/l_lathechisels.htm
You can get most of these items from any wood working supply
Grizzly is just one http://grizzlyindustrial.com/
Item H3404 is the ball bearing live center Search for Lathe Chisels for some of their options.
That should at least get you started on the hunt :)
and this:
Great job of explaining the parts and their functions. I'd add just one additional item: Aligning the drive center(headstock) and the live/dead center (tailstock). This is accomplished by sliding the headstock (with drive center mounted on the spindle)to within an inch of the dead/live center mounted in the tailstock. Then extending the quill forward so that the two points of the drive center and dead/live center just touch. If everything is aligned, then the two tips will meet. If they are not aligned, then the floating center (large nut) can be lossened and moved around to align the two tips. Then retighten the large nut.
Later I ran into a pointer to The American Association of Woodturners and from there I found my local chapter the Revolutionary Turners.
And here is a long thread where I found this:
CAUTION: the holding power of a chuck system can exceed practical use (swing) of the 10E/ER spindle - especially is you extend the quill. I still turn between centers (for larger pieces) until a piece is rounded and vibration is reduced, before using just the chuck.
Duly noted.
Also in this post reviewing the Artisan chuck, there was a link to the Penn State page where they sell the 1" X 8 TPI adapter for the SS.
And finally this post on sharpening
This is only looking back until May 4th 2006. I'm sure there is
more good stuff to find.
