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Got the Sheartak cutter head installed in my Pro Planer. Worked with "Mike" at Sheartak... great guy. It dropped right in as 519Wood reported. Initial tests on milling reclaimed maple(?) from rebuilt BB court went smoothly. Machine is much quieter, sheared off material cleanly, little to n...

An idea that SS already has....
https://shopsmith.com/product/rip-fence ... 20-mark-4/
Problem was price for me.
IF SS would make it an option to compete price wise...it would make sense.
All of my many SS toys would fit/work.
Doc

To show you are a real ShopSmith guy, try Nick Engler's solution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYgnHDB3VNI
You might have a great story to tell.

Doc

When I ran out of Johnsons, I got the Minwax. Whew... it was a really hard wax to apply.
But, on a hunch and a tip from another on YT, I mixed some with linseed oil.
Perfect... applied well, buffed off easily...and made ALL my jigs, and SS accessories glide.
YMMV..

Doc

Here is an off beat YT video with a guy in your position. Bought a COMPLETE ShopSmith and had to figure out ALL of the tools/toys.

Enjoy the video.... and the "puzzle".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28moKsafMHA

Doc

ThistleRock and all,
I'm looking to add a helical cutterhead to my Pro Planer.
Any one made the upgrade and can report results/satisfaction?
I've started a dialog with Shelix but I'd appreciate any other opinions.
BTW... I hate swapping/sharpening planer blades.
Doc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb6LRfGhr_g

Guys,
Something for us to keep on eye on. How and what effect of this will have on ShopSmith could be massive..

Doc

I'm thinking I see another "pattern" here. Guys and gals who love the Swiss Army Knife ...and the other technology which is similar.. i.e. ShopSmith. As a career service guy, I was always intrigued by both, and longed for a ShopSmith while I always carrying a SAK. So after retirement, I bo...

Still lurking...

But yes, I've noticed a drop off of users..

Doc

Hmm. Perhaps this observation/hint from Scott will be some help.

At the 1:38 mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGnur6VzljA

Doc