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by mikelst
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: shopsmith model id???
Replies: 61
Views: 15221

For a reference manual to the greenie era shopsmiths look at this link

http://www.songofthegreatlakes.com/ssm5manual.htm

While there are some differences most of the info is still applicable to you.
You can look at the standard attachments breakdown on page 5.

see above...

Hope that helps
by mikelst
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: I have a question this time
Replies: 4
Views: 1237

Are you saying break fluid or break cleaner? I dont know how you would spray break fluid on from a can?
by mikelst
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Community
Topic: The Presidential Debate
Replies: 182
Views: 28518

I suspect those 30 million Americans who have no insurance coverage at all would welcome a lifeboat of any kind no matter how long they may have to wait for a major operation.:( Interesting idea but... I know several of the uninsured who are in favor of nationalized healthcare. They are also uninsu...
by mikelst
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Stop Collar
Replies: 12
Views: 4355

I thought the movement in the wood creates a bigger than 128th inch 'error'.
by mikelst
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Design ideas on making a strong door out of 2x4s ?
Replies: 21
Views: 6024

You know... My Daddy always told me that doors, windows and locks will keep an honest man honest but, if someone wants in they will find a way. A good solid door will keep less honest people honest, but crooks are crooks. Best of luck to you.
by mikelst
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Can't figure out how to make this cut
Replies: 13
Views: 4456

That looks right to me. It's a jig not a piece of furniture.:D
by mikelst
Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newbie Question Regarding Serial Number
Replies: 20
Views: 8740

For a reference manual to the greenie era shopsmiths look at this link

http://www.songofthegreatlakes.com/ssm5manual.htm

Hope that helps
by mikelst
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Offset Center for lathe
Replies: 16
Views: 4217

Tapered turnings , like a tapered leg for a table.
by mikelst
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Reusing motor
Replies: 9
Views: 4027

done that:D
by mikelst
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Nick Engler DVD series for Mark V
Replies: 4
Views: 2016

I have the set. I purchased it on e-bay (when ShopSmith had a presence there) for a bit below the store price but... not much. Maybe saved $10-$15. Kind of expensive...:rolleyes: yea, but really good info that is nice to have at my finger tips.