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My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood

thedovetailjoint

TommyIdaho wrote Hi Scott, Just a quick tip for you and your users. If your long T-handle Hex Wrench gets worn on the end just grind off the end until you have undamaged sides.

Hey Tommy, yes, I’ve done that many times, and it the set screw hadn’t been so rounded-off I would have done that. You may have noticed that after the miter gauge was out of the table I drove the wrench several inches in and attempted to turn the set screw, but to no avail. The hex recess was just too far gone for even a fresh wrench. Scott

thedovetailjoint

Since 1954 insets in the main table of Shopsmith multipurpose tools have had a unique shape that allows them to be quickly adjusted flush with the transition from and to the table itself. Why don't other table saws have this feature? Because you only feed stock one direction on a table saw (Unless you are Izzy Swan!) and it's an expensive feature to produce.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/zlKGj35DEVk

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chapmanruss

Scott,

A great overview of how the Table Inserts have been designed. Also, a good reminder of how to properly install them since I know I don't always think about that when changing Inserts on the Table.

Was the Table Insert for the 510/505 having been designed to go to the end of the table an idea borrowed from the Mark 2 or simply a coincidence? Surprisingly even the Mark 2 Table Insert is bowed and the nubs are actually in the Table recess. Just some things I noticed since I am in the process of restoring the two Mark 2's I have.

JPG

I think it is a matter of $$$ since it only requires rounding the leading end.

thedovetailjoint

Shopsmith Inc. marketed two different versions of the "Grinding Wheel Guard" (GWGI & GWGII) and for quick stock removal a bonded abrasive wheel (grinding wheel) is tough to beat. In this video I'll show you the difference between the two guards and show you how to set them up.

✅ Thanks to Damion Smith for hooking me up with the Grinding Wheel Guard II used in this video. Find his Shopsmith items for sale on Facebook Marketplace, or better yet, join the "Shopsmith Sales Group" where Damion often posts his items.

Here are links to a few of the products I used or discussed in this video:

🟢 My favorite 9" long T-handle "Shopsmith Toolbox" 5/32" Hex Wrench: https://amzn.to/3sm3NcJ

🟢 Though they are in limited supply, here's a link to the grinding wheels that fit the Shopsmith Grinding Wheel Guards: https://amzn.to/3xle2Dq Look for 5" diameter x 3/4" thick wheels.

🟢 Shopsmith Grinding Wheel Guards on eBay: https://ebay.us/YKTI3p

🟢 As of this recording Shopsmith is not offering the GWGII for sale, but they so have the arbors; https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=555302

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chapmanruss

I have the Grinding Wheel Guard II so I didn't know what the difference was between the two. Thanks Scott.

Buy the way I couldn't find the link for the video in the post above and had to look for it. I found it at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NrOdwiAqnQ

thedovetailjoint

chapmanruss wrote Buy the way I couldn't find the link for the video in the post above and had to look for it. I found it at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NrOdwiAqnQ

How did I miss that?!! Thanks, Russ!

RCZ

I no longer have a bench grinder but occasionally need the use of one. The GWG would be a good option for me and what I need. I did look on Ebay and also Shopsmith's website, but no luck there. Maybe I missed it in the video, but how long has it been since SS stopped selling these?

Nice video, Scott, and quite an interesting attachment for the Mark V.

chapmanruss

I wasn't that long ago they discontinued it. In June of 2015 I ordered one. That part of the order ended up on back order for several months. I had inquired as to the delay and they said they were having trouble getting parts made for it. Finally I cancelled that part of the order and found a used Grinding Wheed Guard II that I purchased. I haven't seen them available in the Shopsmith catalog since.

thedovetailjoint

I did a little poking around on the cached version of the Shopsmith site on the Wayback Machine and noted that the last occurrence of this page, which featured the Grinding Wheel Guard II was cached on Jan 25, 2021: https://web.archive.org/web/20210125142901/https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/sh_grindingwheelguard.htm I don't know if they actually fulfilled orders placed during that time, but the next time they crawled the site, that page was deleted. I'd be curious to know if anyone received one during this period. Scott

RCZ

Russ, thanks for background on the last availability of the GWG. I'll have to keep checking the used market and maybe I'll find one.

rpd

By searching on the Shopsmith web site I found this link to a grinding wheel guard, 516088. however the price looks very low, so it may just be an orphan listing that they missed disabling

https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=516088

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chapmanruss

Part Number 516088 is the main casting reference number 1 for the Guard as shown in the manual I have for it. My manual is a PDF version I found somewhere for it dated 12/90. As is common, I didn't get a printed Manual with it when I bought mine used. Shopsmith still has some repair/replacement parts for it still in stock. Other parts show up as available too. Two parts that are not available that are specific to the Grinding Wheel Guard II are the Cover ref # 18 and the Shield Bar ref # 8.

RCZ

Russ, I lucked out and found the complete GWG II, with some grinding wheels. It was listed on Craigslist in VA Beach (too far to drive). I contacted the owner to see about having my buddy who lives in Norfolk meet up with him, pay, and get the item for me. By the time we finished our call the seller offered to send it via USPS, and I have a check in the mail to him. Easy! Tracking says that it should arrive here on Monday. :)

RCZ

My GWG II arrived today, date of manufacture 02 26 91. The included manual has a date of 12/90, so it's probably the same version as the one Russ mentioned. Also included is the knife sharpening accessory #555301 with instructions.

thedovetailjoint

RCZ wrote My GWG II arrived today, date of manufacture 02 26 91. The included manual has a date of 12/90, so it's probably the same version as the one Russ mentioned. Also included is the knife sharpening accessory #555301 with instructions.

That's great! I'm editing part 2 of my two-part series on the GWG, so look for that tomorrow. Scott

thedovetailjoint

In part 2 of this two-parter on the SS GWGII I mounted the wheel to the arbor, dressed the wheel and actually made some sparks sharpening a low quality bench chisel that my sister has been using as a can opener. Good times. Scott

Here's the video link: https://youtu.be/26CW8cpFBbI

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RCZ

FYI, in case anyone ever needs the reference, the manual that came with my GWG II has a parts diagram and parts list.

thedovetailjoint

Some time back I replaced the stock Shopsmith casters with what they promote as an "Improved" 3" caster. The regret was pretty much instantaneous, so in this video I not only replace those "ungraded" casters, but also install a complete new set of casters on a Shopsmith Power Station. Since Shopsmith has relaunched their classic "SPT Power Stand" https://bit.ly/39bcySK if you wind-up grabbing one you'll probably also want to get a set of the matching casters: https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/spt_casters.htm

🟢 These are the upgrade "Econo" 2" caster wheels that I like and reccomend: https://amzn.to/3QOrK9q

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/6QsQRujXnbM

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calendarsts

Don't believe the ads. You always need to check the products based on your personal experience. I try to conduct my checks or communicate with friends who have had experience using this or that equipment.

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