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- Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:18 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: 1954 Mark V new owner
- Replies: 8
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Re: 1954 Mark V new owner
I have a 1954 Shopsmith also since the mid 1990's. Lubrication of the sheaves is not that difficult, but you must remove the belt cover. Just remove the screws and slide it off to the left. It is best to dial the speed control down to slow before turning off the power. I had my original 3/4hp motor ...
- Wed May 21, 2008 8:37 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Fine woodworking survey
- Replies: 33
- Views: 34773
In the spirit of full disclosure, I inherited my grandfather's Shopsmith. I didn't run (was wrongly told the motor was fried), it was a bit rusty and a few small pieces were missing. I've reconditioned it including sending the headstock back to SS for a once over and warranty. After being retired fo...
- Wed May 21, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Fine woodworking survey
- Replies: 33
- Views: 34773
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending you your point of view, Shopsmith, like Apple, chose to design their tool to only accept proprietary components, thus making any aftermarket jigs and accessories incompatible. Apple may have a great platform, but in the early going, little serious software wa...
- Sun May 18, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: Would this method work as a panel saw?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13022
- Sun May 18, 2008 9:25 am
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: Would this method work as a panel saw?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13022
Would this method work as a panel saw?
Would this method of using a Shopsmith as a panel saw work, safely?
Could a jig, support be made to rip plywood/sheet goods to size?
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Could a jig, support be made to rip plywood/sheet goods to size?
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- Sun May 18, 2008 8:58 am
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: How to remove pencil marks?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 46075