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Put the sander disc on and spin it by hand as you slowly return the speed dial to low speed.

It draws too much power to start at high speed.
We're guessing that's what the problem is.

Well now this question really isn't a mystery. If times are tough. A company doesn't have new products ready for introduction and no way of guessing what items customers may be ready to purchase. Why not create specials that tease the customers imagination. Then when they receive orders can place o...

I wonder if Shopsmith has any idea how many callers they lose because the callers are tired of waiting in the queue. I have tried several times now to contact customer support. I wait 20 minutes, listening to the awful music loop, and hang up totally frustrated. That is lost business! I wanted to b...

Thanks so much for the comments. I think the lack of a miter slot on the new Pro Fence router tables is a mistake but that's just my opinion. I'm guessing that there isn't enough space for the standard miter with the the router plate mounted in the center. From the pic of the old table, it looks the...

I've read the many discussions about the router tables and benefits of each way of doing it. But I'm left with a question about the Pro Fence router table. It appears to me that the Pro Fence router table does not include a miter slot. I guess if it's mounted as a floating table in the center you co...

The DVD is entitled, "Ugrading Your Shopsmith Mark V: 500 to 510 to 520." For a short time it will be offered free with any upgrade purchase. The part number is 522546 and the cost is $24.95 is you're interested in buying one without the upgrade kit attached. With all good wishes, I order...

ShopSmith was sending weekly emails with tips which included the tip you are discussing in this thead. I apologize for being a new user. As such, I wouldn't be aware of things SS "was sending". They are available on the shopsmith site under ownersite/archives/woodtip archives/illustrated ...

I guess you guys will be finding this some day soon so here it is: http://www.woodworkingglossary.com/links.htm That should keep you busy for a while. Ed Ed wins. That is amazing. What's even more incredible is that it isn't linked to the main site. That is the most extensive pile of information av...

First, thanks to Nick (or ?) for getting the links fixed to the Accessory Catalog. It's a lot more fun, informative, and clear now to click your way through the goodies and look around. The http://www.woodworkingtablesaw.com link is fascinating. I never knew it existed. It's the most detailed descri...

Aloha If you are looking for suggestions for improvement then there is something that should be done immediately, not after the meeting in a few weeks. 1. You should immediately fix the Accessory Catalog link on the Owners Site. It doesn't work. There is something wrong with the link to http://www.s...