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Wow, thank you everyone for the very well thought out advice. I do not have to hurry, but you know how it is😉 Just for some added information, I can joint 6 inches and have used my ShopSmith for several years utilizing all of its functions except as a router or shaper, so am reasonably familiar with...

Not trying to complain about any Shopsmith function, but I have retired (getting older) and moved to a slightly bigger shop. I am keen to improve my workflow and have a one time cache of money to spend. I have a 500 upgraded to 520 with power pro head, so a nice machine. To my thinking anyway, eithe...

I thought long and hard about the width and height of cut limitations before buying, but finally decided I have a small shop and using the Shopsmith bandsaw fits my overall space and sawing needs better than a stand alone one. As a result, I ordered the SS bandsaw and fence today. Thanks again for e...

Thank you everyone for the advice on what else to get as well as speed control and planing the board and edges flat. I’ve been away from and serious woodworking for quite a while, but just retired and have revitalized my Greenie Shopsmith. Looking forward to incorporating some curves into my designs.

Thank you all for the insightful and positive feedback on the Shopsmith bandsaw. Based upon your feedback, I think I’m ready to buy. Really like the Shopsmith approach although I must admit, I sometimes get table saw envy when around my brothers SawStop cabinet saw. Of course that takes up a lot of ...

Hello all, I finally got my 1955 vintage Shopsmith up and running. I upgraded it to 520 standards and love it’s design. I rely upon it for all all 5 stated tools, but really need a bandsaw. My question is whether to continue down the Shopsmith path or to get a stand alone unit. Price is not the conc...

Thanks Charlese, Good to know the all steel ones sharpen relatively easily. I have decided to get a couple from SS and 3 carbide tipped ones. from Grizzly as they give you 20% off when buying 3. My first planned project when all my stuff arrives is a wall to wall and wall to ceiling adjustable bookc...

Really like your pens! They look very professional and unique. I have been reading up on it and the possibilities appear endless. How easy is it to form and polish up the acrylate material? Is it significantly different from wood? The cyanoacrylate finish, is it hard to work with? Does it add a real...

Hi Sehast,
Thanks for the link to the Grizzley 1/2" shaper cutters. They are right sized and carbide tipped and reasonably priced. I'm learning a lot about what's available! Definitely give them a try!

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Thanks everyone for the replies. Charlese is correct in that I do not have everything yet. I have the shaper fence on order and hopefully it will provide a lot of insight. I also ordered a couple of the SS steel shaper cutters to try out. Quite excited to set it all up and explore capabilities! My f...