Making a new drive block for the Scotch Yoke

[Shawn]

Thanks guys, I can tell from the picture there is a definate difference in the gap between your shaper and mine. I get the feeling that the drive block was never a tight fit on my shaper, the rest of the machine is in great shape and doesn't show any significant signs of wear. Even the drive block doesn't have the appearnce you would expect from a part that was worn down. I will hopefully get the new block cut out this weekend and will aim for a thou under to start with.

Cheers
Shawn