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by retrobalmer59
Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Jointer and Bandsaw differences
Replies: 2
Views: 2122

Jointer and Bandsaw differences

I am looking for a used Shopsmith Bandsaw and a used Shopsmith Jointer to complement my 510. What are the differences between the versions? Thank you!
by retrobalmer59
Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Planning for the end
Replies: 43
Views: 9630

Planning for the end

Ed, as the fourth generation member of my family to serve in the funeral profession, I am very offended by your comments regarding funeral directors. I am sorry that you feel the way that you do. I especially take offense to your reference to, as you put, knowing that we as funeral directors have ...
by retrobalmer59
Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Can this be done?

I purchased a used 510 three years ago and am finally getting around to seriously cleaning it up and making IT the workhorse of my tiny but mighty garage workshop. Now, here's the question. My late father and grandfather purchased an Atlas JigSaw many years ago. It is belt driven. Can this relic be ...
by retrobalmer59
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Not giving up...a new start
Replies: 4
Views: 3518

Not giving up...a new start

After wanting a Shopsmith for over 25 years, I purchased a used 510 three years ago. Suffice to say, I've been discouraged because I'm really not sure just what I have and what I need inorder to have this wonderful tool deliver its best. I've used it maybe a few times at best, ripping and ...