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i performed my self upgrade about 10 years ago. I actually enjoyed doing it. A few months later I upgraded my 500 to a 700 model (I think I have the models right.), Better miter gauge, fence and extended tables.

Thanks to you both for the tips! I read you messages this morning and went right down to my basement shop. Removed the bottom cover and removed the lower two screws on each side of the motor and loosened the top two. Removed the lower belt. The shieve on the moter is fine. Not loose and no sounds wh...

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I own a Shopsmith and upgraded the headstock to the "powerpro" in 2013. Successful upgrade and everything has been fine. I haven't been in my workshop for a while and started up again a few weeks ago. Since then I notice a "...