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Sam: I just know that you are going to end up with a beautiful and useful Shopsmith. I know that this is a break with the tradition of " originality", but I'll suggest the addition of modern upper and lower saw guards. This will also greatly enhance the opportunity for good dust collection...

I used to cut a lot of 4x8 sheets on my shopsmith. You could be encountering mechanical problems such as a dull blade. If you are not using the saw guard with it's riving knife, the kerf could be closing behind the blade and "pinching" it. Not having the blade parallel to the fence will al...

Nick Engler never ceases to amaze me. The "Shopsmith channel" is a terriffic idea.

My son-in-law and I used the Pro Fence Router Table when we attended a class in Dayton last year. We were so impressed with the dust collection efficiency (dust collector hoses connect on both ends of the fence) that we both purchased the table and fence system (555865). Unfortunately my shop is in ...

I have just heard that Dave Hullinger, formerly in the retail store, is one of those who are gone. In my many travels up and down I 75 I frequently stopped in at the store and Dave became a good friend. He was an extremely capable employee who could rebuild headstocks and accessories blindfolded. I ...

dlbristol: I would not buy the Dewalt DW735 planer for several reasons, the most important to me is the fact that it is powered with a "universal" motor. These motors have brushes, operate at very high speeds, have low efficiency, high noise ratings, and a short life. This is the same type...

We arrived at our U.P. place Sunday afternoon and I've just finished de-winterizing the house and getting everything up and running again. The weather was wonderful during the entire trip - spring has arrived! We were at Shopsmith at 8AM on Saturday and I bought quite a bit of stuff even though my t...

We're all packed and ready to head out early tomorrow AM. We plan to stay in Dayton Thursday night and take in Shopsmith's "annual grand clearance sale" starting Friday morning. It might also be a good Idea to stay Friday night and go to the Frank Miller Lumber Company's big sale Saturday ...

(Nick said, "A few weeks after I posted that idea, Academy attendance started picking up and I have been up to my ears in alligators ever since". )

Nick: You're not alone - just look at the Ohio State Buckeyes!!! Go Gators!!

Next Friday and Saturday, 4/20 & 21, Shopsmith is having their annual clearance sale. I was there last year and can tell you that it's really worthwhile attending. For example: I purchased four red Shopsmith tool chests for $85 each, an accessory tool stand for less than $100, and a new bandsaw ...