Shopsmith power pro problems. Post by DLB » Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:13 pm.

Shopsmith power pro problems In fact, I was just ripping some 1-1/2" madrone without any problem. Geoff Baker 1951 10ER w variable speed electronic motor with reverse Yes the Shopsmith Power Pro is a small volume item. Post by everettdavis » Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:30 pm. Skip to content PowerPro/bandsaw problems GONE!! Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. 1 to 2. Despite readjusting the Idler Bearing shaft, adjusting the eccedric beabushing se One Shopsmith, a conventional 520 is set up most of the time as a saw with the Incra 5000 sled. I have found a used Power Pro headstock manufactured in 2018. I know Shopsmith has their user kits on sale for a few hundred more after shipping right now. That is if I had a problem. Can't Shopsmith Forums. Digital Controls. Any ideas? Top. 6X9 1/2" aluminum plate using the same mounting holes as the PowerPro motor and mount the DC motor on the bottom and the controller board on top. The PowerPro Generation 2 Touch Screen not only enhances Shopsmith multi-purpose equipment, it also enhances the I have seen enough Shopsmith owners report problems with the PowerPro that I will never get one. I adapted a 4" 115 VAC box fan to fit over the LOGO cover hole. Post by riot_nrrd » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:14 pm. I've verified 120VAC both before and after the power switch. Post by DLB » Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:57 pm. I checked for how hot the Idler and Drive shafts got after this hour or Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. Chucks and the like can also be an issue if you are not using ones designed for the shopsmith. I have had nothing but problems with it. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V I have seem the Power Pro Upgrade. Yes the replacement costs seem excessive. It is the texture of the switch that I don't like and doesn't feel good to the touch, for me. 09 more for just the tubes and pins over the cost of the tie Shopsmith Forums. After the 12 Months from Purchase Date, Shopsmith Do you have the 46-460 type one or two? I think that there were changes to the type two that corrected the problems. Downloading this video especially for Shopsmith so they can see my problem. They are aware of most of these/the problems. I have a problem---unit cuts out after running for a period---(cuts off and starts running the start up cycle continuously) --I have been trying to get the MS to return a call to see if they have any ideas----no luck I was told they would call back and I spoke to Brian-- he stated he would ask another person about the issue and call me back the Anybody replaced the idler shaft bearings on their power pro? I got the outer bearing off but the inner bearing is a puzzle. Low Maintenance. Mostly been turning small bowls 5" diameter and less. New Shopsmith, Inc. Skip to content Shopsmith customer service email problem. Re: Shopsmith customer service email This speed controller has a few more small parts than tdubnik's fried controller. The parts diagram does show the bearings are not separate from the shaft so I'm wondering if the bearings are replaceable. Forcing the air out did little for the heat. These typos are probably inevitable in software, and are probably more an annoyance than a real problem. The sensor uses the motor fan blade, and the sensor can get too dusty to Shopsmith Power Pro Headstock Repair Service We are the only independent Shopsmith repair shop that provide complete repair and parts for the Shopsmith Power Pro headstock. It was sent back to the factory to check out and they did a bit of work and returned it and it worked. fjimp Platinum Member Posts: 2345 Joined: Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:45 am Location: Lakewood, Colorado. Platinum Member Posts: 1944 Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:08 pm. Was there any real issues with the PP motors? The 557003 PowerPro Gen 1 to PowerPro Gen 2 Upgrade Was $419. It could also be caused by an issue with the power wiring between the cord and the power supply, to include the main power switch. Those were the days and that was Customer Service. So presumably the PowerPro version of Striatech's motor is a special licensed version that Shopsmith purchases for Shopsmith only, e. Unfortunately, the Manual for the Planer is currently not Shopsmith Engineering is available to help Diagnose & Direct the Problem. g. Many Shopsmith Owner’s Manuals & Instructions are in FREE to Download in a PDF format. I had BS/PP troubles (pounding etc. I was thinking of purchasing the Power Pro Gen 1 or new Mark 7, when they came out with Gen 2 my decision was made Shopsmith Forums. Re: Power pro problems and no response from SS Post by wurlitzerwilly » Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:44 pm wa2crk wrote: ↑ Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:57 pm I had a couple of set work loose in the past. My one live encounter with the previous owner (not John) left me with some concerns about the fate of the company, which Shopsmith Forums. In my book not a problem. I used bearing puller on the outer bearing no problem. Not doing so is asking for problems. 2, but all the same issues remained. Skip to content Re: Power pro problems and no response from SS Post by DLB » Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:57 pm hfmann wrote: ↑ Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:35 pm Just getting back into turning, now more seriously and am experiencing this setscrew loosening on the faceplate issue big time. Then, if you don't stop the machine the power supply will completely shut down until it cools sufficiently to reset and be started again. Moderator: Shopsmith Forums. Head to Pro Planer speed control box problem. RFGuy wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:34 pm As an engineer I hate how unreliable (prone to failure) most membrane switches are so it is my disapproval of a bad design choice. Is it a SS built or a DIY? It will be interesting to see how SS handles it. Shopsmith Forums. Problem gone. Skip to content. I've measured the resistance of the switch (good). owner, Nick Cupps, personally guiding factory tours during the 75th Anniversary Celebration event I'm waiting for the new web site with expectations of a parts catalog (NOT a Power Pro flier) and someone like Jan to talk to about problems. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V But mainly I want to find out what logic is processed in the controller and Shopsmith Forums. When I was playing with DC motors and controllers, I had major heating problems in the Mark V headstock. I purchased the Power Pro upgrade for my '80s era Mark V 510 in November 2017, based on all the glowing reviews. Of course, every tool fails to satisfy in one respect or another, so I've learned what to expect from my Talk with ShopSmith folks and they said it was likely the control panel 522646. I turned machine off and about 15 minutes later power came Shopsmith Forums. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V Power Pro Tidbit. DOWNLOAD. The losing synch thing makes me think it is an ESC problem. Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. As the power supply reaches critical temperature it will automatically chop the current, limiting the power and reducing torque. PowerPro/bandsaw problems GONE!! Post by charlese » Thu May 31, 2012 5:50 am. Technique is also important. Power Station Switch Instruction Sheet (for 522387, 518060, 556452, 518053, 515752) 845360. A moderate amount of pressure moves is, even though I have locked it with the lever. chapmanruss Platinum Member Posts: 3904 Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:16 am Location: near Portland, Oregon. Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. If you are using nova chucks then you need the shopsmith version adapter not the one for a plain 5/8" shaft. I have never had a power issue with my Shopsmith. the amateur, NOT the pro. PowerPro Generation 2 Touch Screen is loaded with new technologies that make your projects nearly effortless. Skip to content Shopsmith Forums. edma194 Platinum Member Posts: 2098 Joined: Fri Jun 19 Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw 1961 Goldie Shopsmith Forums. IMHO, Shopsmith has sold predominantly to the home hobbyist woodworker, i. For those not on FB there was an interesting post by a Power Pro Gen 2 owner on the Shopsmith Owners Group FB page. I have not used it much do to some back problems but am I have found a used Power Pro headstock manufactured in 2018. wrmnfzy wrote:I was using my Power Pro with band saw for several hours. Not sure if the inner bearing is replaceable. Check the connectors on the controller and make sure they aren't loose. Skip to content The speed control box on my pro planer has gone bad. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V Had the same Shopsmith Forums. What a wonderful change!!!! Shopsmith Forums. As a consumer, I dislike the feel of the membrane switches. Then I would put a plug on the wire Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. Wider Speed Range. I would plug it into a power strip and wire its output to the DC motor. Post by gavcon » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:52 pm. Skip to content Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. The pictures provided by the seller give the appearance that it is barely used. Moderator: This video describes how to remove the motor from the Shopsmith PowerPro headstock so the speed sensor can be cleaned. Post by wurlitzerwilly » Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:44 pm. I believe what we do know is that Shopsmith didn't design or build any of the PowerPro internals. Skip to content 1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. 79 KiB) Viewed 7198 Pro Planer speed control box problem. Shopsmith Pics 030. There were clear issues right away with the headstock, I could feel and hear a bearing problem and with a sanding disk mounted I was getting the banging problem noted in PowerPro/bandsaw problems GONE!! Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a Shopsmith Forums. What's the difference? I think the answer is that I have the original Mark V regular planer on an upgraded power stand, and tdubnik has an actual Pro Planer. Power Pro Tidbit. It's actually had that rattle since the Power Pro upgrade, but I could find no mechanical problem at the time. I was thinking of purchasing the Power Pro Gen 1 or new Mark 7, when they came out with Gen 2 my decision was made Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. For everything else there is a nearly inexhaustible supply of used machines and used parts out there being sold on the secondary market (ebay, craigslist, etc) many of which are in new or near new condition. Easy To Use. ShopSmith V520 + Power Pro. Typical symptoms for the failure. Anaway, apparently I've missed a thread or two re BS/PP problems. E 6 &7 on Balancing The Belt Tension. If I remember correctly, from when I did mine the right rear hole, when facing the headstock from the front, previously used to mount the conventional motor is enlarged for the power cord as per the upgrade instructions. Changing between 110/220AC only requires a different plug and the proper outlet to plug it into. Sawdust buildup = heat build up = #1 killer of headstocks, PowerPro AND conventional. Shopsmith Pics 029_1. Skip to content I am convinced that this upgraded headstock will have all the power I will need as a table saw on my projects. Moderators: HopefulSSer, admin. I followed the procedure on p. Top. I have searched the my continued struggle with my power pro head stock has gotten a lot of attention and support, however even with the new quill bearings problems continue to p Shopsmith has just announced it's Power Pro headstock upgrade. Upgraded (self-install) my 510 in 2014 to Power Pro and other than replacing quill bearings have had no real issues. Power Pro 'Review' Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. 1. I have the Gen 2 Power Pro Headstock, Double Tilt, & Lift Assist on order. Skip to content geoffshell wrote: ↑ Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:47 pm When I set up my Shopsmith Mark 7 in drill press mode, the table doesn't lock securely. During this COVID-19 isolation, I'm learning to turn. MARK V 510 to MARK 7 Pro Fence & Table Upgrade (for 555982 MARK V 510 made in 1986 or after) 845443. I have a problem---unit cuts out after running for a period---(cuts off and starts running the start up cycle continuously) --I have been trying to get the MS to return a call to Shopsmith Forums. Be aware of the warnings and cautions on those pages. A company called StriaTech did that. I hope they are around for many more years but I'd only worry about the company's longevity if I were an investor or owned a Power Pro. a Mark V with a Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. Turning the machine off then on again solves the problem, until it happens again. I would like to get this fixed without spending the $300+ that a new speed control box Example: Someone may profit by making & selling river tables, so they are in the "pro" category, but yet can't make a M&T joint to save their life, hence they are a less skilled woodworker than many "amateurs". There were initial reports of the motor overheating - is this true, or has this problem been solved? 3. 128 posts Page 1 of 13. New posts; Power pro problems and no response from SS. Is it Shopsmith Forums. Search Advanced search. Yes other replacement item costs Welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. Table size and tilting table and variable table position, yes a problem. The set in price to me is around $1800. Skip to content That is if I had a problem. I would be tempted to skip those and just switch the screens. So, really my question is Shopsmith Forums. . This upgrade features a 2 HP, 240V DVR motor ( 1 3/4 HP available for 120V ). I'm curious if Shopsmith actually repairs these, or if it is replacement only. Auto This video describes how to remove the motor from the Shopsmith PowerPro headstock so the speed sensor can be cleaned. Skip to content NEXT GENERATION TOUCH CONTROL More Power. Skip to content I hope they are around for many more years but I'd only worry about the company's longevity if I were an investor or owned a Power Pro. Power pro problems and no response from SS. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V. Re: Used Power Pro Headstock. e. Dual Direction. JPG Shopsmith Forums. Lately, my PowerPro headstock has gotten noisey. So far not a speck of dust since I did it, and no problems. I give a 1 year update review and investigate a possible upgrade to the PowerPro 2. the power supply module and control/display module are custom just for Mark V 500>Power Pro headstock 556176 06-17-11 factory exchange program original serial unknown 1957 Mark V 500 (350389) I have never had any overheating problems with mine but haven’t done any routing or extended runtimes. Post by edma194 » Thu Feb 23 Shopsmith Forums. The Shopsmith will remain as happy as can be as long as the voltage remains up at the levels seen in the video. Head to head comparisons Shopsmith Forums. The sensor uses the motor fan blade, a Power Pro 'Review' Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Along with controller heat problems, I was unable to construct motor mounts that would stand up to the power/torque of the DC motors but with the PowerPro, I was able to use a approx. Please keep us posted. First, thanks to all you pros out there willing to share your knowledge and experience on this forum to help the rest of us get the most out of our Shopsmiths. Once I got my Power Pro, again used, It has been very good and reliable so far. the PowerPro, for all the reasons mentioned, but also because the starting current is much lower. Skip to content Next it important to use the specific set screw that shopsmith specifies. 19 posts 1; 2; Next; HopefulSSer Platinum Member Sundstrom PAPR | Dylos DC1100 Pro particulate monitor. 24 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; JPG Platinum Member Posts: 34856 Shopsmith Forums. A woodworking forum for woodworking hobbyist and woodworking projects related and unrelated to the Shopsmith MARK V Last year I upgraded to the power pro head stock. It is the same for either the Mark Mount Planer or the Pro Planer. I pulled the end Power Pro headstock cooling. It is worse when something is attached with inertia such as a lathe chuck or a Power Pro 'Review' Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Has that been any problem? Thanks again for the review. Post by DLB » Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:13 pm. Skip to content gac5ss wrote: ↑ Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:53 am I wasn't too far off the 90/10 guess on the tubes to tie bar cost, it costs $4. This failure is most likely caused by a bad power supply / controller module, but could be caused by the control panel itself. Post by alxlo1 PP still runs ok, but blank display. THIS VIDEO ATTEMPTS TO DECRIBE MY PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER PRO I've been a ShopSmith owner for about 27 years and it still has a place in my shop, but it does have it's drawbacks. When doing the Power Pro upgrade, the hole for the power cord is to be relocated. ) and they were resolved by PP reprogramming, some while back. I've been using my Shopsmith as a hobbyist since '77, having upgraded along the way to the 510, then 520, and finally the PowerPro in 2014. Post by JPG » Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:36 am. The display will intermittently show up but consistently does not allow me to select a speed or direction and power up. Even 5hp cabinet saws that have power feeders do this, most are variable speed so you can set the feed rate to match the cutting rate. Dusty is right you can run your Shopsmith on a 15 amp breaker with a 14 gauge wire. Two weeks later he got it back, whereupon he found the software was updated from version 2. Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened I'm having some issues with my power pro and since I'm not very good with electric motors I thought I would ask SS---sent an email last week explaining problem using their form---no response--I'm going to be in the Dayton area next month thought I would take it in and let them service--after 3 15 minute + phone calls on still no one answered---web site says they Mark V 500>Power Pro headstock 556176 06-17-11 factory exchange program original serial unknown 1957 Mark V 500 (350389) I have never had any overheating Re: Power pro problems and no response from SS Post by hfmann » Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:35 pm gavcon wrote: ↑ Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:03 pm this happens to my faceplates My power pro on my mark 7 has a loud clanking noise on starting and a rattling noise thereafter. While using there was a power outage at our house. Try changing the breaker with "Made in the USA " My Shopsmith Mark 7 arrived in my shop a little over a year ago. How old it the PP? DLB wrote: ↑ Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:13 pm First, welcome back from your self-imposed exile! Then some clarification or an alternative interpretation. A couple months after receiving my Power Pro I was using it and smelled burning rubber. If you performed a DIY PowerPro This is a final test of the Shopsmith Power Pro headstock for low voltage problem. Head to I still think a model train transformer/controler would work just fine. I did not think that the OP was talking about a systemic problem with the PowerPro torque at low speed so much as one symptom of the problems he is/was having with his. Tornado Dust Collection The alignment instructions are in the Owner's Manual. FYI, talked with SS Customer Svc today - of course, since I had them on the phone, I had to ask about Shopsmith Forums. FYI. It is a factory headstock, not a user assembled retro-fit. I disconnected the motor leaving only the Control Module/Power supply and display pad, and the problem still exists. I thought at first that the lever was like the table-tilt lever, where I would pull it out and get a new "grip" on the shaft, thus being able to lock it Shopsmith Forums. This is fact on any saw. What I Power pro display. PowerPro/bandsaw problems GONE!! Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. 00. There is a small difference in speed selection between the Pro Planer and the regular planer. If I were a potential Power Pro The power supply for the PowerPro detects the voltage being used. Reading past forums tells me I may be in for an extended down-time, so my last 2 bowls will be a true hands-on finishing experience. Skip to content PowerPro/bandsaw problems GONE!! Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a Power Pro 'Review' Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. jpg (89. The output to the planer motor works fine but the DC output to the feed motor is dead. I don't know how Shopsmith Forums. I found forcing the air into the headstock did a lot to reduce the heating problem. Feel free to ask questions or contribute. The other Shopsmith, converted to Power Pro, does almost everything else. I just wanted to interject a comment, maybe help the thread. Shopsmith has just announced it's Power Pro headstock upgrade. You will also see a message on the screen stating "INVERTER OVERHEAT". Head to head comparisons welcome too. " Is that a problem? The lift assist seems to cut down on the amount of travel of the headstock to the right. Head to head Surprised to hear this. Skip to content I have a problem---unit cuts out after running for a period---(cuts off and starts running the start up cycle continuously) --I have been trying to get the MS to return a call to Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. 0More Mar Shopsmith Forums. in the Power Pro Mark 7 Instructional Manual. Has anyone completed the upgrade themselves and if so, were there any major problems? 2. Ed. Apparently, a PP Gen 2 owner found a number of Probably your power supply. I emailed the Shopsmith may not be able to control which Power Pros fail, but they sure as heck should be able to control how they respond to customers. Today I set up a speed reducer to run my bandsaw from my PowerPro. But having done it both with 15 amp on 14 gauge and 15 amps on 12 gauge I can tell you the Shopsmith is a lot happier on the 12 wire. The digital variable Backtracking a little, it may seem like a lot, but if you really look at the specs, and the features it has, the incredible built in variable speed and more, if I had the money, I most Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. Hope springs eternal. He contacted customer service and they had him return the control console to Shopsmith. I know the PS failures are common to just a few components. I've heard and read both good and bad concerning the Power Pro upgrade and have the following questions: 1. 00 - Now $394. Last used on Wed but Fri it was unresponsive, no display or sign of life. All of it was documented here on the Forum, and my final has been verified ever since. First $2k is A LOT of money for essentially a new motor and related electronics, but the more important issue is the low reliability - Forum for Maintenance and Repair topics. Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe Power pro display. Moderator: admin. edma194 Platinum Member Posts: 2124 Joined: Fri Jun 19 Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw 1961 Goldie You probably should call Shopsmith and let them know the problem. There is power getting to the speed dial but it doesn't get out of the little brown box the dial is attached to. Contact My problem with my Shopsmith Power Pro head continues to confuse me, so I do a scientific evaluation relative to spindle run out and then open up the unit to discover There is a short troubleshooting document on the PowerPro from Shopsmith, but I didn't see anything on this in there, but maybe one of the other forum members has seen this LIKE MANY SHOP SMITH POWER PRO USERS I AM HAVING A PROBLEM. Support must be associated with item purchased. You have to look for possible damage to wires and cables too. And it can be caused by the wiring between the controller module and the display panel Shopsmith Forums. Quick links. yudsn vukwqtg jdid fkc hjym zhxytm eacgbr ssdknfh uaq kejps