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Thanks for the link. Great information. Since I'm not handy with electricity, I think I'll just try and find a variable DC power source and bypass the control box. The voltages on my motor appear to be a bit different than the ones in the link, though. My motor's data plate says 90 Volts DC and 5 ...

I went to a public auction today that had many woodworking tools belonging to the estate of the deceased owner. I went primarily for the Shopsmith M5990 planer (which had been converted to a free-standing unit). The planer appears to be practically unused. Hardly a mark on it anywhere. The ...

Success!! Had enough time last evening to finally really dig into the problem. I adjusted the tubes to the point that both the headstock and carriage moved reasonably easy. Got everything tightened back up and then I corrected a mistake I made with waxing the tubes. I had used car wax on the tubes ...

I had only a couple minutes last evening to try the suggested adjustments to the way tubes. I discovered that the set screws on both tubes were loose at the left end. I tightened the set screws on the back tube as Nick demonstrated on his video and started carefully turning the front one to see what ...

Thanks for the advice. I spent most of the day Saturday dusting off the jig saw and band saw. Also familiarized myself with the various tools and accessories I got with the smith. Two large boxes full and I still haven't got through it all. I've identified most of the items, but I think I have some ...

Hi All. Just bought my first Shopsmith two days ago. It looks brand new. I need help. I'm having major difficulty moving the headstock along the way tubes. :( I am sure the headstock lock is loose but I have to really struggle to get the headstock to move. I've been watching the Shopsmith videos and ...