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I had a major problem with a brand new SS. Long and short, my new SS worked for a few minutes but then I lost all power. After talking with Linda several times and finding out that it was a bad crimp she asked me if I could fix it myself. Of course, being the handyman that I am I ...

Ok all I have some great news. My SS is up and throwing saw dust all over. I talked with SS CS this morning and let them know what the issue was and asked if I could repair it or would I have to send it back to them. I was given the go ahead and after all repairs were made I contacted SS to let them ...

I found out what is wrong but now I have to talk with SS about how to fix it. The white power wire that is connected to each other was broken on the male side. I don't know if there is enough wire to splice on a new lug but I guess I'll see. Picture should explain better then I can.

I want to say ...

Ok, I'll try to answer all the questions that have come up.

reible - Both my Dad and I got our shopsmiths a day apart from one another. Delayed by two weeks due to material defect in the motor pan material.

Checked outlet (GFI) and breaker and all seems fine. However, I'll plug my iron into it ...

Alright so I am new to SS and to this forum. My Dad bought be a new SS and it was delivered one week ago today and I still have not been able to use it.

First, I completed the set up as told by the manual. I then started running the motor and all seemed good to go. However, I then start to make my ...