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Make sure the motor is running before turning the speed dial. Doing so could cause damage.

Eccentric turning is off center turning. The shopsmith has that ability. The tail stock is adjustable for off center turning.

Several years ago I had a blade that would not stay on. Put several blades on the bandsaw since with no problems. Check with Shopsmith About a blade replacement.

My Shopsmith had a single bearing quill and would skip or bounce at the outer end of the bowl. Replaced the quill with a double bearing quill. That solved the problem. If you know someone with a double bearing quill try out on your SM.

There are several utube videos on how to make tools. If you are interested in making the Easy Wood tool check out http://www.eddiecastelin.com. He has a couble of videos on how to make them. Also he will sell you the parts to make your own. He sells the cutters cheaper then any one. When I made mine ...

I have had one for several years and it gets a lot of use in my shop. Oneway products are well made. Being able to attach different things to it is a plus. I have made large cones out of wood to hold bowls in place. Also with a adapter you can mount your Nova chuck to it. It comes with two small ...

E looks like a Oneway adapter to a connect a Talon chuck to Shopsmith.

I have had the segmenent turning for several years and find it very helpful. It is true that width of some rings may need adjusting. The program graphics will show which ones to adjust. I always fine tune my segmented pieces. The cutting sheet is very helpful.

For those interested in trying ...

Take the blade insert off and put a pulley where the blade is. Use the table for a stand and put the belt on. It may be a little high but should work just make sure the blade is running the correct direction.

The above advise has been very good. I rebuilded a shopsmith a couble years ago that had a single bearing quill. It had a lot of wobble when turning that made it difficult to get a smooth bowl. I purchase the two bearing quill from shopsmith and it made a huge difference and I recommend that you ...