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My motor won't start up. I was using the machine this afternoon with no problems. I made a few cuts with my bandsaw and turned off the motor to make a few adjustments and flipped on the switch and the motor just humms. I can turn the headstock by hand and it seems to turn like normal. Does anyone ha...

Thanks for your response! Exactly the feedback I was hoping for.

I was wondering if anyone has tried the Dust Deputy on their Shopsmith DC3300 vacuum? If it would work, one would not have to remove and clean the large dust hood as often. Any comments?

Thanks for your reply. I was hoping to get some feedback on how it works with the Shopsmith DC3300 vacuum. Have you tried it that way? Thanks.

Wondering if anyone has tried the Oneida Dust Deputy on their shopsmith vacuum. Looks like it might be a nice way to eliminate having to remove and clean the the dust out of the big white bag so often. I seen an ad for one in the American Woodworker magazine this month and watched the video. Any com...

You can get the stronghold chuck from other suppliers. I got mine through Rockler and waited until they had a 20% off sale. It came in a few days. As far as the adapter goes, I ordered mine right through oneway mfg. It also came in a few days. I know it is nice to try and keep your business with SS ...

I started off with the talon chuck and also use it with the jumbo jaws. I also wanted to turn larger plates & bowls and found out that the mega jumbo jaws only worked with the stronghold chuck. I waited until Rockler had a 20% off sale and ordered both pieces. Nice savings. Now I am happy I have...

What's the best way to sharpen planer blades? I have a craftsman planer
and the blades are about 12" long. They are easily removed and I was hoping to find a way to sharpen them on my own. Is there any type of sharpener that is recommended? Thanks for the help.

I have turned a lot of bowls and have had great luck with the "new wave" sanding discs. I get them through Craft Supplies USA. They have a website and I order them on-line. I also use a right angle electric drill. Doesn't catch like the regular drill does. Much easier to control. I have al...

Just a question about gluing the acrylic blanks. I've been using the CA on them and was wondering if anyone here had any other recommendations. I haven't had any problems but am always looking for a better way to do things. I also agree that Gorilla Glue works the best for wooden pen blanks. I have ...