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Thank You, Doug

I have been reading the Shopsmith Accessory Catalog, and comparing the SS Mark V Mount planner stand to the Pro Planner. I would like to hold down the cost and build my own stand, but your advice on safety does take precedence, so I will take another look at the bankbook and ...

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At 65 the thickness planer is getting to heavy to lift and place on the shopsmith. Therefore, I am looking for a roll around, subject plan with an intrinsic power source. Can anyone provide or direct me to such a plan?

Thanks In Advance

Isewanee

See re-write same question but clarified.

Bill


Sorry for the time lapse concerning my subject question and receipt of your reply.

Bottomline, you were correct in your response. Evidently I somehow lost a lock washer off the end of the worm gear when rebuilding/servicing my shopsmith, and therefore the resultimg play of the worm gear ...

As part of my shopsmith M5 maintenance program I puuleed and inspected the speed changer control. While inspecting the changer I notice a signifcant amount of worm control shaft play. Is this normal?

Thanks In Advance

Isewanee