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by bunky1950
Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 1954 Mark V new owner
Replies: 8
Views: 885

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 ...
by bunky1950
Wed May 21, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Fine woodworking survey
Replies: 33
Views: 34607

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...
by bunky1950
Wed May 21, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Fine woodworking survey
Replies: 33
Views: 34607

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...
by bunky1950
Sun May 18, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Would this method work as a panel saw?
Replies: 10
Views: 12951

I WAS serious.:eek: Has anyone attempted to build a lightweight support frame for cutting sheet goods? Something that resembles a commercial panel saw setup (only with the blade the wrong way) that would attach to the frame with a support base. Anything less that a 24" rip can be done relativel...
by bunky1950
Sun May 18, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Would this method work as a panel saw?
Replies: 10
Views: 12951

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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by bunky1950
Sun May 18, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: How to remove pencil marks?
Replies: 23
Views: 45954

I have been using the "abrasive cleaning stick" normally used to clean sanding disks, belts to erase pencil marks.