Lathe attachments

steve54 · Post by **steve54** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:15 pm

Recently purchased a Mark V I hope, as usual didn't know enough when I bought the machine. Bought it to use a lathe. The machine didn't have the lathe tool rest so am in the market to buy one. Problem is not sure what I actually need.
If someone would be so kind as to give a parts list and a picture I would appreciate it. I have ordered the live center and spur.
Really anxious to get started.
I have a numerous woodworking tools, Rockwell Delta 10" contractors saw, jointers, planers, the new Rockwell bladerunner. Dewalt scrollsaw and RBI Hawk scrollsaw, the list goes on.
Thanks in advance.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:25 pm

When this goes on sale, I'd suggest this setup.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/l_univlathetoolrest.htm

wiredone · Post by **wiredone** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:13 pm

the standard tool rests go pretty cheap on EbAY, but you'll need to know if you have a 510,520 or not.
The 510 and 520 series have the wider tube positions than the 84 and earlier units, and the tool rest is longer because of this.
Start with the basics I always say.
Easiest way to tell is if you have a crank wheel or just a handle to raise and lower your table.
here are a couple of links to auctions.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Model ... 27c17cc3f1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Piece-Shopsmith ... 23170caf3a
Happy hunting

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:29 pm

If your main table legs are 12" apart(not 15 1/2"), you have a Mark 5 or a Mark /500 and need one like below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmithe-lathe-tool-rest-/280792679377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41608c43d1

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:18 pm

JPG40504 wrote:If your main table legs are 12" apart(not 15 1/2"), you have a Mark 5 or a Mark /500 and need one like below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmithe-lathe-tool-rest-/280792679377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41608c43d1

I could never keep that one from slipping.

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:49 pm

beeg wrote:I could never keep that one from slipping.

That is my biggest frustration with doing lathe work on my SS. But, I'm about to try it on the 510 and see if it's any better than my 500.

steve54 · Post by **steve54** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:02 pm

Thanks for the information. My Shop Smith is on 12" center, have bid on this rest. How does it attach, guess what I'm asking does it move up and down as like the table saw mount does. thinking the rest does mount in the table saw mount.
Thanks

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:24 pm

Have a look here:

http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/latheturning/index.htm

This is the "bible" for shopsmith owners and if you don't have a copy it would be well worth finding and purchasing. Until then this online copy will be a big help.

Depending on which version of shopsmith you own you might find it nicer to get a corresponding version of the book. The online version is the latest version.

Ed

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:49 pm

steve54 wrote:Thanks for the information. My Shop Smith is on 12" center, have bid on this rest. How does it attach, guess what I'm asking does it move up and down as like the table saw mount does. thinking the rest does mount in the table saw mount.
Thanks

It mounts in the same hole as the table tube and raises and lowers the same way.

It has a thread like all the way around rack that has a tendency to swing around, but I have always been able to secure it by really tightening it. I consider the other end more of a problem. The actual rest is cast iron and if a dig in set screw is used, it gets scarred up quickly and then wants to 'wander'. A flat faced(or domed) set screw is IMHO preferable.

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:13 am

steve54 wrote:Recently purchased a Mark V I hope, as usual didn't know enough when I bought the machine. Bought it to use a lathe. The machine didn't have the lathe tool rest so am in the market to buy one. Problem is not sure what I actually need.
If someone would be so kind as to give a parts list and a picture I would appreciate it. I have ordered the live center and spur.
Really anxious to get started.
I have a numerous woodworking tools, Rockwell Delta 10" contractors saw, jointers, planers, the new Rockwell bladerunner. DeWalt scroll-saw and RBI Hawk scroll-saw, the list goes on.
Thanks in advance.

There are actually two things a tool rest banjo and the tool rest. The banjo is the part that goes in the carriage or mounts on the way tubes in the case of the universal tool rest (Banjo). You then put your actual tool rest into the banjo. Depending on what kind of lathe tools you use you may find the Shopsmith tool rest very soft and ways to nick.

I use the Shopsmith Universal Tool Rest (banjo) with a modular tool rest available from many internet sites. Once I purchase the post I can change the rests depening on what I am trying to turn.

If you search the forum for "Banjo" you will find several threads with details.

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