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I have found that you don't need them (at least for the 510--I still need to assemble my 500 to see if you would need them for that version). Again, on the 510, all that is necessary is to (and it is so simple) tilt the band saw table to 45 degrees and it will be out of the way enough to raise your ...

Here is a site where the owner provides video either on the spot or down-loadable to view later.

http://www.sketchupforwoodworkers.com/

Check out all of his videos.

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Go here
http://www.sketchupforwoodworkers.com/
And check out all the sketch-up how-tos. He is really a good teacher.

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As with cars, many were built, few survived. There are old cars but not nearly as many as were made. Of course Shopsmith is a tank and they don't break down, you have to blow them up. I'm sure that more Shopsmiths, in all their various designs, exist than we will ever know. You don't just throw out ...

I have the original off-set mounts for my band saw and find that the table gets in the way when trying to raise the motor to drill-press mode. Solution is to tilt the band saw table to 45 degrees. When you raise the motor, place your left hand on the top of the band saw as you lift and the end will ...

I recomend the Kreg but you may not be able to get the one I have. I opted for the second least expensive, about $30, portable unit Model R1/R2. It has two holes in the jig, a base plate and riser block with screws for the different thicknesses of wood (1/2, 3/4 & 1 1/2), a drill bit with stop c...

If you want something really snazzy...take 2x(table thickness +1/4")oak, square edged. Raise it above the table top by the 1/4" if you want. Counter-sink the screw holes 1 1/2" centered in the thickness of the top. As you ding the edges, grab your router and round over the edge. Ding ...

Ed, About the bracket you have attached between the main table and the auxilliary tables...where did you get it. I checked the Shopsmith catalog and couldn't find it. I have a 510 but that bracket isn't shown in the 520 upgrade. I have floating tables, poles and extension legs but have to mount the ...

Open the .pdf of the Vernier Tapes found above, thank you Nick. Right click anywhere in the graphic. At the bottom, click on 'Page Display Preferences'. On the left side of the window are 'Catagories:'. Select 'Page Display'. On the right, under 'Default Layout and Zoom', select zoom and manually en...

300007 2 1/2˝ to 1 1/4˝ Reducer $4.61 - order from Shopsmith.

I found this after getting one *free* from ShopVac.

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