Watch approx the first 6 minutes of this Shopsmith video. Nick Engler explains a trick about turning the waytubes to help the headstock slide easier. Might help..Joe
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Assist.htm
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- Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: shopsmith power head binds toward end of carriage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9751
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:45 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Pat on the back for shopsmith
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25246
Re: Pat on the back for shopsmith
Here's a link to the shopsmith DIY Powerpro upgrade. This might explain some things..Joe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCLkH6T1uQE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCLkH6T1uQE
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:55 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe Safety Shield
- Replies: 9
- Views: 74585
Re: Lathe Safety Shield
Don't have it, but the discounted price has me thinking about ordering one.
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:18 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe Safety Shield
- Replies: 9
- Views: 74585
Re: Lathe Safety Shield
It uses the same mounting system as the light, the mounting bracket mounts to the carraige. See installation instructions.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... 845538.pdf
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... 845538.pdf
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: 510 Serial Number
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9241
Re: 510 Serial Number
I have 2 shopsmiths. My 84 has the serial # on that plate. My 88 has a sticker, which is located below the plate...Joe
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:44 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: shopsmith.com
- Replies: 44
- Views: 78201
Re: shopsmith.com
It's been hit/miss for me and I use Chrome. Notice that it says "not secure" in the web/url address bar when the website loads. Maybe that has something to do with it?
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Table Choice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 19137
Table Choice
I currently have a Mark V and I am thinking about upgrading the table. Looking for input 510 vs 520. Is one better than the other ? Thanks in advance..Joe
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Powerpro Competitor
- Replies: 90
- Views: 475248
Re: Powerpro Competitor
The Powerpro unit looks cleaner, as if it was original, not retro fitted.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: sanding station
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3640
sanding station
I have a shopsmith Power Station and was going to use it as my dedicated sanding station. Curious if anyone else is using their power station for this. Pros/Cons ? Thanks in advance..Joe
- Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: Table Saw Blade Choice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12340
Table Saw Blade Choice
They sell a combination blade and individual ripping/cross-cut blades. What is the better recommendation ?Thanks..Joe