Take a look at the maximum speed printed on your saw blades.dusty wrote:The first question that I would like answered is "why does Shopsmith set an upper limit at 5200rpm".
Is there a weak point in the system that makes this prudent? I don't think so.
My two machines read 5942 and 5275 at the high end and 758 and 749 respectively at the low end for whatever that is worth.
RPM adjustment
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Re: RPM adjustment
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
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Re: RPM adjustment
Good thinking BUT I don't believe that is the answer. Upper right hand corner.charlese wrote:Take a look at the maximum speed printed on your saw blades.dusty wrote:The first question that I would like answered is "why does Shopsmith set an upper limit at 5200rpm".
Is there a weak point in the system that makes this prudent? I don't think so.
My two machines read 5942 and 5275 at the high end and 758 and 749 respectively at the low end for whatever that is worth.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... 58-1_l.jpg
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