bdgiantman2 Posted December 3, 2014 #1 Posted December 3, 2014 I was recently given a ShopMate multi-tool machine by McGraw-Edison, and so far it has been rather helpful in making my current model. However, I am having trouble changing the heads on it. Does anyone on here have one or know how to change the heads on the ShopMate? I tried reading the operators manual and it didn't help at all. Quote
bdgiantman2 Posted December 8, 2014 Author #2 Posted December 8, 2014 Finally learned the answer to my own question! An Allen wrench has to be jammed into a small hole on the shaft which then allows the current head to be replaced by any other you want from the collection Glad to know another new skill mtaylor and neilf 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted December 8, 2014 #3 Posted December 8, 2014 Since you didn't get any answers here, I figured no one had one. It's good you got an answer. I think Shopmate has a forum on web as I recall my dad discovered it or one that had ShopMate discussions years ago. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Bob Blarney Posted December 22, 2014 #4 Posted December 22, 2014 Hmm, after looking up the machine on vintagemachinery.org (formerly owwm.org), I'd advise that you should consider making an additional 'foot' or three, to fit under the base bar rods of the lathe. That would reduce excessive movement. Quote
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