Shopsmith Forums

I have a 510 and just purchased a 520. My 510 drill press rotates to 90 degrees the 520 rotates about 7 degrees past 90. I measured both. What could be the problem? I have looked at about everything and cant seem to see a problem. It feels like it might balance over if i begin using it. Any help wou...

Thanks for the help. The video seems like a good idea. Larry

I am looking at building an indexing head for my Shopsmith. Has anyone done this? I wasn't able to find anything useful with a search. Thanks Larry

Thanks for all the responses. It helps. No exactly what I am looking for. Still thinking about the best way to build one. Probably better to buy the craftsman router crafter. Thanks Larry

I am looking at a jig to make tables legs from a square piece of wood by moving the router horizontally and rotating the leg to make it round then adding flutes or other designs. I have seen some diy plans and am looking for other ideas. Larry

Has anyone converted or made a router crafter (like the Craftsman 720.25250) with their Shopsmith? I have seen some DIY ones on the net made of wood. It appears as if the Shopsmith table could be drug down the tubes with some type of hand driven screw with the router attached to the table. Just look...

Gene: Any chance of getting some pictures. I have some metal working tools and could possibly copy your extension. Thanks Larry

My error it should read 1.5 inch stroke. Larry

I am looking at purchasing a spindle sander. Most of them have a 4 inch spindle but only a 105 inch stroke. Why not a 3 inch stroke. Just wondering. Larry

I have been making segmented bowls from solid oak hardwood flooring. It seems harder than wood I have purchased by the board foot. Is there a difference in the flooring as compared to clear oak? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry