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(Not mine but a deal I came across)
I really wish I had the cash to buy a second shopsmith right is. Hopefully someone picks this up.


Here is the copy and pasted text from Craigslist.

2005 Shop Smith V model 520 Lathe xlnt cond. Like New - $350 (Albany)

Here is a like new, but used Lathe ...

On that same note.... anyone have a speed reducer they may want to part with?

Has anyone tried outboard turning on their shopsmith?

If so, can you tell me about your setup? what are you using for a tool rest/tool rest support?

I have maxed out the swing of the lathe and have a few larger pieces i would rather not cut down if i could turn a larger bowl.

You guys are so great!

I jumped to worrying that the motor was done for.

Opened her up last night and after removing the belt, I lowered the bottom piece holding the motor, gave everything a good dusting/cleaning.

She's alive again! I couldnt be more relieved.

I was going to start lubricate all ...

rcplaneguy wrote:I'll repeat what was said earlier:

1) don't turn it on until:

2) you remove the drive belt from the motor

Then and only then, try turning it back on (quickly, on/off), and see if the motor runs.

Noted. I will remove the belt before anything else

OK he's were I chime in.:) WHEN was the last time ya lube the SS?:confused:



Hello again. Thank you guys for the input

Here are some details.

Last time it was lubed was about 6 months ago.

Its a Mark V (mid 80's model)

It was at its lowest speed when I used it last so thats not an issue ...

Hey guys, I need some help.

I have been using my shopsmith almost daily for the last few months with no issues.
Tonight I was using the lathe and everything was going fine. I turned it off to go sharpen my gouge.

Now when I flick the switch to start her up, it just hums for a few seconds then ...

Thanks everyone.

Reible, youre right, there are ways around a chuck...unfortunately the only lathe piece I have is a small faceplate and the cup center (non bearing one).

I have made a glue block before when turning my bowl but will look again at the shopsmith bible for other ways to fashion my ...

That particular 4 jaw chuck you listed is NOT a self centering design. IMHO, a chuck is not something to scrimp on.

Other things to factor on a lathe chuck, availability of additional jaws for holding things (Nobody does this better than Nova IMHO), runout of the chuck while mounted, Grip strength ...

You probably want a four-jaw chuck. That being said, let me recommend the Hurricane Chuck, fairly new on the market. I have the big one, but the smaller one is probably more suited. I find them almost on a par with my Oneway brand chuck, but half the price. You will need an insert and an adaptor ...