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osx-addict

See the attached picture.. This is a setup for sale up in Oregon but I noticed it's got something that came with mine last week.. Anyone know what the white colored board is behind the SS that has two rectangular notches out of it? I've got one just like it and have no clue as to what it's used for -- nor did the prior owner of my SS.. Any ideas?

chiroindixon

The outfeed table.....

osx-addict

Ok.. One more stupid question.. How does it hook on the SS? I recall seeing some bolts on it but don't recall seeing any hardware that would attach it to the way tubes.. Anyone got a pic of it installed? Thx!

dusty

Post some pictures of the back side. There are two or three different versions - Shopsmith and others.

To the best of my knowledge, they all attach somehow to the rail. They can normally be used as either infeed or outfeed. The black cutouts are clearance tracks for the miter bar. Notice that when you are using the miter gauge and you push the stock past the blade - the miter bar protrudes beyond the outfeed edge of the table thus the cutouts.

wa2crk

I believe that the outfeed table rests on the tubes that connect the extension tables to the main table. The outfeed table should have brackets on it that have a hole on them through which the table support tubes go.

Bill

eldyfig

osx-addict wrote I've got one just like it and have no clue as to what it's used for -- nor did the prior owner of my SS.. Any ideas?

I had one, but sold it some time ago. I use roller tables now. When not in use, it folds down neatly on the stand and can be put out of way where it doesn't take up much room.

Tony

osx-addict

eldyfig wroteI had one, but sold it some time ago. I use roller tables now. When not in use, it folds down neatly on the stand and can be put out of way where it doesn't take up much room.

Tony -- which one folds away and doesn't take much space -- the one this thread is about or your roller tables? Just curious... Thx

SDSSmith

The 510 outfeed table that I have has 2 springloaded devices that slide into the back rail of the main worktable.

eldyfig

osx-addict wroteTony -- which one folds away and doesn't take much space -- the one this thread is about or your roller tables? Just curious... Thx

The SS outfeed table (or rear support table). The opposite end attaches to what looks like an artist easel.

Here's a link: http://www.shopsmith.com/ssfind1.htm?item=555307

paulmcohen

The table has a bracket to attack it the the rails, and you need different brackets depending on which Shopsmith model you have. I think Shopsmith now offers an option to convert the stand to a roller and the newest version comes with two tops.

I have one if you need more information.

osx-addict

Ahh.. Now I see.. I do that that artist easel thing too.. I was wondering what it was for.. Now I see.. Sheesh.. I guess I've got more learning to do! Thanks guys!

fjimp

That table looks like an outfeed table I purchased from Shopsmith. It attaches to my 520 Rails and has a Support foot that goes to the floor. Just today I looked online at the version available in Oregon. It seems to be sold as a kit which attaches to the Table height adjustment tube. The maker claims this way it remains level to the table and goes up and down as the table does. Personally I find the foot that goes all the way to the floor a nuissance. I have been hoping shopsmith would offer a kit to replace the floor foot in favor of one mounting on the table height tube as this new version does. In fact I believe it was a teaser from Nick that alerted us to the possibility. So far that I am unaware of a shopsmith version. Actually that's okay they have introduced several other items that have been great. Just today I ordered several shopsmith jig building items from the weekend special that I had never seen Shopsmith offer before. More goodies for this ole guy to play with. Jim

dusty

Can you provide the link to the Oregon site that offers the table. I am curious.