I just got my 25" Smith & Mills shaper up and running. Everything works as
it should. That is, except the side feed. I can't hear/feel the feed
shaft turning at all when under power. Left and right direction selection
lever does nothing. Power traverse is not connected electrically. Manual
crank moves the table.

I figure there is something I need to do to engage the feed, but I can't
figure it out. Any ideas? I've had this thing sitting in the garage for
years now & I would really like to get it fully operational.

Thanks!
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John L. Weatherly

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On Oct 26, 9:13 am, "John L. Weatherly"
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I just got my 25" Smith & Mills shaper up and running. Everything works as
it should. That is, except the side feed. I can't hear/feel the feed
shaft turning at all when under power. Left and right direction selection
lever does nothing. Power traverse is not connected electrically. Manual
crank moves the table.

I figure there is something I need to do to engage the feed, but I can't
figure it out. Any ideas? I've had this thing sitting in the garage for
years now & I would really like to get it fully operational.

Thanks!
--
John L. Weatherly

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You may know of it already, but there is a Metal Shapers Yahoo
newsgroup that is pretty active that might give you your answer.

John Martin

John Martin wrote:


You may know of it already, but there is a Metal Shapers Yahoo
newsgroup that is pretty active that might give you your answer.

John Martin

Thanks for the tip. I was able to find someone with the same machine. Ends
up it was a broken shear pin.

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John L. Weatherly

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