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Didn't know if there was a dedicated name brand Shopsmith bandsaw light out there, couldn't find one at the mothership, how about you guys, what have you had luck with?
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I'm going thru some of my collection and currently have a stack of late '70s and early '80s issues. Some things: Lots of how-to articles Articles by some of the classic writers, Tage Frid, R. Bruce Hoadley, and others Some very classic articles that came in my early woodworking education and I still use. Ads for lots of "mail order" suppliers Full page ads for Shopsmith Ads for machinery no longer made Lots of letters to the editors asking questions, criticizing prior columns, or adding advice or techniques.
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Anyone got a spare Beltsander sitting around, shoot me a price! Thanks!
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Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone is back. In case you don't have this in your own collection, it's right here! Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone.pdf
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Nick Engler (Workshop Companion) Resawing Logs
John Morris posted a topic in Shopsmith Pride and Use
I was just kicking around YouTube this morning watching others do their craft, from weaving, to boat building, to pottery, I really love watching others in the different fields of craft do their work. Then Nick Engler's video caught my eye, it wasn't necessarily the subject of resawing on a bandsaw, I've done that plenty of times before, but he did it on his Shopsmith bandsaw. So I watched it through, and I dunno, I just enjoyed it, his technique is very familiar to me, basically the same technique I used when I had a dedicated bandsaw, but he did teach me a few things like how to tightly band the stack of green boards together for seasoning, I liked his wire block twisty wire method, very cool. I'll let you all find his follow up video for using those boards a year later if you are so inclined, but here is his take on resawing a relatively good sized log on our Shopsmith bandsaws. Thanks Nick!- 5 replies
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There is a Shopsmith Mark VII on facebook for $400. This is fairly close to me so I had some questions about it. Isn't the Mark VII one of the later iterations? This one looks new with some extras and while i need one like a hole-in-the-head, maybe for $400 it would be useful to have it on standby. Here's the listing.
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Don't have many details, just got a one liner e-mail. Still in the same location up north of Dayton.
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Needs to be calibrated and set up properly but the blades, rollers, and everything else looks brand new. This nicely solves the problem of what am I going to do about the old Dewalt 733 that has seen MUCH better days. Some of the mounting hardware for the motor needs to be updated and it is missing one of the mounting bolts to hold it to the base which is easily sourced locally. Other than that, this thing is in great shape, just needs a little cleaning, maintenance, waxing and it will be ready to be put into service.
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Found this little bit of a jewel at the new ShopSmith website. I know we can finaggle some extension tables together with existing hardware, but to have a "native"system looks so much cleaner and user friendly, I am impressed by this system. Have a look! Extension Table Bracket Set — Shopsmith SHOPSMITH.COM Extension Brackets Let You Use Your Two Floating Extension Tables as Infeed / Outfeed Supports when Ripping or Crosscutting Workpieces
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Hi all, I've got a mystery cast iron extension table 10"×7" wide with a simple miter channel that's the same width as the one on my Shopsmith band saw. There are two half inch rods spaced 7.25" apart that insert into the main table. I wish I could post a pic, but it's my 1st post. It's somewhat similar to the model 500 saw table extension except that the pivot mechanism is somewhat like the saw table mechanism with a lock lever. There are no maker's marks or tags, just the part number 502995 on the the table underside. It green or bluish-grey in color, I think. Thanks to anyone who can help me identify this accessory piece.
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Anyone have a spare Shopsmith Belt Sander laying around they'd like to sell?
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Background: I'm currently been tasked with making several segmented bowls and will need to flatten the made up rings. I have an OLD Shopsmith 10" sanding disk and was "brainstorming" using it on a regular lathe. My 1st thought was to mount it on the tail stock with a MT2 rod with a 5/8" end. The sanding disk has a grub screw to hold it on. I'm expecting the disk to remain stationary while the wood spins. If need be, I could put a flat on the shaft to land the grub screw. Then, the gray matter said to mount it on the motorized end. Maybe through the 4 jaw chuck with a 5/8" round rod. The rod PROBABLY wouldn't need to be tapered then.(?) Has anyone successfully done something similar? And where did you get the MT2 taper "rod"? Was it successful and was it worth the effort? Also the disk would be used to help assemble the rings into the bowl. As an aside---I have access to several horizontal belt sanders. TIA Smitty -
I have a Shopsmith 18" jig saw that I purchased about 30 yrs ago. I need the round blade guides for the upper and the lower blade supports. It appears to be a composite or phelinoc material and is round and about 1/4" dia. I recently retired and am working on my wood working again. Shopsmith no longer supports the saw, and can't offer any suggestions. I hate to have a tool that can't be used. Does anyone have any solutions? Also what about saw blades? I have tried jigsaw/scroll saw blades but they are very narrow and do not hold very well in the jaws on the saw.
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I just learned I got a slow speed grinder built into my Shopsmith! How cool! Powertool Woodworking-Sharpening — Shopsmith SHOPSMITH.COM Sharpening (grinding and honing) woodworking tools is very personal and can be accomplished in many ways–you will sharpen tools the...
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I happened on to the Shopsmith website, and at first look it's nice! I have not dug into it yet, but the old site had a ton of broken links and outdated things going on. Home — Shopsmith SHOPSMITH.COM Saw Sand Drill Bore Turn Rout Shape Shop Featured Products Shopsmith PowerPro Gen 2® 2X THE POWER. 2X THE TORQUE. 2X... I know they are under new ownership now, perhaps this younger gent will take the company into the future nicely. One of my favorite Shopsmith YouTuber Scott, had a great sit down with the new owner a few months ago if you are interested in meeting the new owner Nicholas Cupps. I hope he succeeds!
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Scott Phillips Interview-The Shopsmith Years
Grandpadave52 posted a topic in Shopsmith Pride and Use
While I don't own nor have I ever used a SS, I do remember the glory days of ShopSmith; the demo sessions in local malls, actual SS store fronts in Indy and so on. Regardless of your opinion of SS then or now, as a company they probably generated more interest into woodworking for hobbyist than any other company. They were ahead of their time in many ways and paved the way for many woodworking retail outlets today. Love him or hate him, Scott Phillips has and continues to instill his passion for woodworking. While I don't always agree with his methods, I do watch his show and cant deny his success. He obviously has done something right to survive these many years both in his business and as a PBS show host. His long term association with one of our sponsors, Woodcraft, speaks volumes. Anyways, all my opinion but hope you to take time to watch. Great interview IMO.- 9 replies
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Great looking planer, appears brand new and available in Paradise Valley, AZ. Excellent price too! Just a heads up. $700.00 on Facebook Marketplace, if you are not a member of Facebook, I can get the number for you to contact the owner.
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Can I use the surface planer currently mounted on a power station, on my Shopsmith?
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Well, I've always wanted one as a wall mounted dedicated drill press and I now have a chance, they are asking 250 for it, if I go see it, just 10 miles from home, what should I look for with these older ones? Keeping in mind I am only interested in it being a wall mount drill press. Beside making sure it powers up, anything else to keep any eye out for?
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Now THIS is cool! Shopsmith 10ER Multi tool WWW.EBAY.COM Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shopsmith 10ER...
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What a gem! Available in Buckeye AZ if any of our AZ friends are nearby, only 350 bucks, she's a beaut! Log into Facebook WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.
