Lowering the SS
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Lowering the SS
The one complaint I've always had about my greenie, especially the table saw, is that it's too high. For comparison, a Powermatic TS is a good 10 inches lower than the SS main table. Has anyone tried removing the legs and mounting the SS on something lower? Would I run into any unforeseen problems if I mounted it on a couple of 2x8s like an ER10 and attached them to a couple of boxes with retractable casters?
I find using the shopsmith as a lathe it's to low (I'm 6'6") and my back will get sore soon.
I have considered an adjustable height system or perhaps one machine a bit higher for lathe work.
I only have one powerpro so I will most likely become adjustable some day.
I have considered an adjustable height system or perhaps one machine a bit higher for lathe work.
I only have one powerpro so I will most likely become adjustable some day.
Bruce
I didn't know what a Shopsmith was...
Three days later I owned one...
One week later I was rebuilding one...
Four months later I owned two....
Ok Ok, I'm up to four now...
I didn't know what a Shopsmith was...
Three days later I owned one...
One week later I was rebuilding one...
Four months later I owned two....
Ok Ok, I'm up to four now...
Maybe mount it to a motorcycle lift!
Heath
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
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2centsworth
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Problem solved...
Buy a 10ER. You can adjust the height any where you want it. The unit did not come with a table it was designed to make your own. Thus letting you change the height. Later the table legs were an option. I have a dedicated drill press on its own homemade stand and added larger wheels to my main unit to adjust for height. 
Jerry Penny
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
Jerry, since he is using it as a table saw, perhaps the ER is not quite the best Shopsmith to use here. All Shopsmiths are weak in the table saw department, and the Model 10 is without a doubt, the weakest.2centsworth wrote:Buy a 10ER. You can adjust the height any where you want it. The unit did not come with a table it was designed to make your own. Thus letting you change the height. Later the table legs were an option. I have a dedicated drill press on its own homemade stand and added larger wheels to my main unit to adjust for height.
Lightnin did mention raising one, for lathe work, and I agree 100%
steve
10 ER, stripped down.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
I converted my construction Shopsmith, on 10" wheels & tow bar, over to 4" casters. You can make the height to whatever you find comfortable to work at. This one is about the same as the regular Shopsmith.
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Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
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rjent
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That is too cool!billmayo wrote:I converted my construction Shopsmith, on 10" wheels & tow bar, over to 4" casters. You can make the height to whatever you find comfortable to work at. This one is about the same as the regular Shopsmith.
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
lowering the Shopsmith
The picture that billmayo posted says a lot about our Shopsmith. At this time I do not feel the need to lower mine, but if I wanted to , I think the picture says it all. do what you need to use your machine. I saved the picture for future reference. thanks
Ron "bell"
Ron "bell"
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robinson46176
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Many years ago I worked part time at a huge ancient die press that was just too high for an average height person to work at all day long considering the heavy loads of material he had to keep lifting onto its table area. They had solved that problem with a platform about 2.50" high that was as wide as the machine and 4 or 5 feet from the machine out in front. Even though you had to step up or down it very quickly became a very natural motion. Even at its size it was quite easy to lift up and sit aside leaning against the nearby wall when someone very tall was working there.
I have some pallets that have a 3/4" plywood top and I often toss one or more of them down when working under the hood of a 4x4 truck. Really helps when reaching.
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I have some pallets that have a 3/4" plywood top and I often toss one or more of them down when working under the hood of a 4x4 truck. Really helps when reaching.
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Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
farmer
Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
There's plans for an adjustable height workbench called the Jackbench. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5GIelbvLV4
It is too wide in its regular configuration, but the concept tmight be adapted to be a Shopsmith base that could be set at both a convenient height for sawing and for lathe work.
It is too wide in its regular configuration, but the concept tmight be adapted to be a Shopsmith base that could be set at both a convenient height for sawing and for lathe work.