So Simple but So Cool

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:32 am

I am posting this just to make certain that ya'll have seen this.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:37 am

dusty wrote:I am posting this just to make certain that ya'll have seen this.

Is it me or is it so simple that it can't be seen?

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dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:45 am

robinson46176 wrote:Is it me or is it so simple that it can't be seen?

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Hope, you are (were) not missing a thing.

My original posting contained a link that appeared to take you (anyone who clicked it) right into my email browser which seemed to provide general access into my computer.

I changed the link.

algale · Post by **algale** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:50 am

They are cool looking and look simple (maybe too simple to get the folks on this forum to buy rather than build).

But a couple of things. First, do my eyes deceive me or is that the drill chuck being used to hold the smaller sanding drums? I thought Shopsmith took the position that was a no-no. Also, is it an optical illusion or is the smaller sanding drum in the bottom right photo being held off center in the chuck??

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:03 am

algale wrote:They are cool looking and look simple (maybe too simple to get the folks on this forum to buy rather than build).

But a couple of things. First, do my eyes deceive me or is that the drill chuck being used to hold the smaller sanding drums? I thought Shopsmith took the position that was a no-no. Also, is it an optical illusion or is the smaller sanding drum in the bottom right photo being held off center in the chuck??

Maybe that is to illustrate why a drill chuck is prone to mis-centering the drum.

Bet power was off for that pix.

So how does SS suggest mounting the smaller sanding drums?

I understand that the drill chuck is not recommended for routing, but sanding tis a less stressful operation.

So is this called OPS?

Overarm Pin Sanding;)

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:07 am

algale wrote:They are cool looking and look simple (maybe too simple to get the folks on this forum to buy rather than build).

But a couple of things. First, do my eyes deceive me or is that the drill chuck being used to hold the smaller sanding drums? I thought Shopsmith took the position that was a no-no. Also, is it an optical illusion or is the smaller sanding drum in the bottom right photo being held off center in the chuck??

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. There is a small sanding drum chucked in that arbor. I have not heard Shopsmith make a dissenting statement regarding the use of small sanding drums.

About two years ago, I bought a set of I think four or five sizes from Shopsmith.

Yes, it appears to be off center but I think that is an optical allusion. If not, it was a poorly managed photo shoot.

camerio · Post by **camerio** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:11 am

It looks to me as you see it ...
If we look at the sanding drum package (555155) I do not see how it would mount otherwise except for the largest one .....

ss50th · Post by **ss50th** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:22 am

[quote="JPG40504"]Maybe that is to illustrate why a drill chuck is prone to mis-centering the drum.

Bet power was off for that pix.

So how does SS suggest mounting the smaller sanding drums?

I understand that the drill chuck is not recommended for routing, but sanding tis a less stressful operation.

So is this called OPS?

I use the 1/4" routing chuck #514632 with the smaller sanders.

ss50th · Post by **ss50th** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am

JPG,

I was contemplating using the 1/4 " routing chuck for the smaller sanding drums (#514632). Haven't tried it yet. Think it would work?

garys · Post by **garys** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:05 pm

Great idea, and simple enough that even I can't screw it up.