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by Kent50
Tue Aug 04, 2026 3:31 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Accessory Box Question
Replies: 3
Views: 89

Re: Accessory Box Question

Thank you so much! That is a wealth of information that I probably could not have found anywhere else. I really appreciate it.

Kent
by Kent50
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 ...
by Kent50
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!
by Kent50
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 ...
by Kent50
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!
by Kent50
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!
by Kent50
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.
by Kent50
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.
by Kent50
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
by Kent50
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!