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Thanks Russ, I have and will continue to check the manuals list on the Shopsmith website. I also realize that the previously linked information may not exist, but I thought I would try. Hoping that someone here may have a copy or be able to help me find one. Thanks again,

Dave

Very creative and beautiful job! Also, nice demonstration on the use of horizontal boring!

Hello, just picked up an old Shopsmith scrollsaw model 555272 on a stand (to add to my collection of Shopsmith tools, I guess). I have been searching for an owners manual, without any luck. Wondering if anyone would have a copy of one I could purchase. P.S. Is there any way to restore links that are...

Beautiful work. Very inspiring!

Great job!

Wow! Beautiful job. I also have a 1954 greenie I purchased from a neighbor who lost a couple fingers. So, I've been very apprehensive to use it and eventually purchased a newer 510 with a saw guard that I am starting to use. Long story short, I now want to restore that greenie and you have inspired ...

Thank you for the Kreg jig tip. Much simpler than risking balancing a 3/4 full sheet of plywood on my Shopsmith. I need to rip a full sheet into 4 inch strips. I then am going to cut a 45 degree edge on each strip, not sure if the Kreg jig can do that, but it would be much easier on the Shopsmith at...

Thanks for posting the great sled pictures and link to the design!

Thanks very much for this very informative post, can't wait to restore my Greenie!

DSC_1788.jpg Here is a little bigger view of the problem area. I think you are right, the woodruff key is a little high, (although I have never really looked at this area of the Shopsmith) I saw a sawdust session where Nick Engler said that the woodruff key was actually part of shaft post 1960's, s...