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Here's a tachometer that would work great on the shopsmith.
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-co ... 66400.html

I measured the rpm of my Shopsmith using an optical tachometer. They are available from Tower Hobbies for a little under $30. They are intended to be used for model airplanes. They measure the speed at which the light changes from the prop passing in front of the optical sensor. I know it is ...

Has anyone else built the grandfather clock from the Hands On plans? I've built two from walnut. The first was an anniversary present for my parents and the second is in my livingroom. The Hands On plans can be found at http://www.shopsmithhandson.com/archives/sept_oct_00/index.htm
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Has anyone else built the grandfather clock from the Hands On plans? I've built two from walnut. The first was an anniversary present for my parents and the second is in my livingroom. The Hands On plans can be found at http://www.shopsmithhandson.com/archives/sept_oct_00/index.htm
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Here are a few pics of my lathe tool holder. I store it in a drawer when I'm not turning.

Ron