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Has anyone lowered there Shopsmith or heard of anyone doing this. I am disabled and use a scooter in my shop, but it seems the tool is 6 or 7 inches to high. Thanks Fred
I like doing a lot f wood turning, making small furniture,

Just to let everyone know, I'm back in action. I bought a used motor on e-bay for $85.00 plus shipping. I cleaned the motor and lube before I put it in, fit like a glove. Fred

Just to let beverone know, my shopsmith is down. The repair shop said that my motor is burned up. So I have to look for a replacement motor. So thanks for all the info, tried all of them!!!!!! Fred

I took the motor out and tested it on the bench and all it did was hum. So I think it should go to the repair shop.
Thanks, Fred

I was wondering if anyone has sent there motor to Shopsmith to get a new capacitor replaced, according to the manual. I have a model 510,and today I was working on some pens,I went to turn it on and all it did was hum!! Or can I take it to a electrial repair shop and get it repaired. Thanks

To all that answered my questions, Thanks. I'm going to order the parts needed to start my quest. Again Thanks Fred (sawchain)

I have recently purchased a SS510 with the standard accessories, but I would like to do some pen turning and was wondering where I could get a 7mm or a 8mm mandrul. A home built one would be great. Also I was looking on E-bay for some wood for turning and they have some that is waxed sealed. after y...