Thank you so much! That is a wealth of information that I probably could not have found anywhere else. I really appreciate it.
Kent
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- Tue Aug 04, 2026 3:31 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Accessory Box Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 89
- Mon Aug 03, 2026 7:10 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Accessory Box Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 89
Accessory Box Question
I have a 1953 greenie that I restored and have gotten into collecting Shopsmith accessories from that time in their original boxes to go with it. I have seen the yellow Yuba boxes, mustard and black Magna boxes, mustard and black Shopsmith boxes, Black Shopsmith boxes and various other boxes. I can ...
- Fri Jul 24, 2026 5:34 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: The Bill Mayo Mods - Conventional Headstock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 678
Re: The Bill Mayo Mods - Conventional Headstock
Thank you for posting this!
- Thu Jun 04, 2026 8:28 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3519
Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Kent50,
I have thought about making a replacement but have not done it and haven't needed a replacement yet. It is aluminum rod, so bending is an easy task. Do make sure you get the bends right so it will lift the Upper Guard up enough to clear the front edge of the guard under where the Shoe ...
- Sat May 30, 2026 7:54 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: An interesting single bearing quill mod
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6562
Re: An interesting single bearing quill mod
Thank you for the info. I am going to give it a shot!
- Sat May 30, 2026 7:47 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Worn Sanding Drum Sleeves
- Replies: 7
- Views: 767
Re: Worn Sanding Drum Sleeves
Ordered 2 today. Thanks for the info!
- Sat May 30, 2026 7:38 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3519
Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Thanks for all of the reply's everyone. I bought a blade guard without the shoe and just purchased a metal dowel in the correct size at Home Depot to make my own. It is an easy fix.
- Fri May 22, 2026 6:24 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3519
Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Thanks for that. I haven't used the mortising attachment yet. Makes total sense now.
- Thu May 21, 2026 6:24 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3519
What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
I've always wondered if the large vertical hole in the middle top of the model V had a purpose? Anyone know?
Thanks
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- Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:46 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Instructions for Shopsmith Sharpening Guide
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20868
Re: Instructions for Shopsmith Sharpening Guide
Thank you sir! That helps a lot!