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Thread: Smart and Brown Model A Fine feed adjustement
18/07/2022 13:14:01

I have very recently acquired a Smart and Brown Model A. Having only previously used a Drummond pre-B this is quite a significant machine to me. I've been wiping the crud off and exploring the functions, however I've come across a problem and am not sure if there is something amiss in the apron or if it user error. I cannot get the fine feed / cross slide feed to engage:

The fine feed bar feels like it rotates freely (when not selected at the headstock), regardless of the position of the lower right lever. I also cannot get the black surface facing knob to move, there's a tiny amount of play but it won't rotate, I'm stuck with the 'O' showing in the window.

My guess is that a gear or keyway has broken and the feedscrew won't engage with the rest of the apron, although I'd still expect to be able to wiggle the black knob around, possibly while feeding the crosslide, so I'm not sure...

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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