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I have found that for the most part the SS is an alright router but it does not have the rpm's that a router has. The router bits that need a higher rpm to cut properly do not work really well. The large router bits that need a slower speed work better. You do need to adjust your feed rate for a goo...

Sawdust sessions have been broken down into individual segment videos posted on the Shopsmith YouTube channel now. You will need to search the videos to find the segments that you want but at least they are all labeled really well.

Glad the surgery went well and everything turned out great. I agree with that the bright headlights can be a problem. Light sensitivity can be a problem for me at times. I use night driver lenses and my husband has a pair of yellow tinted glasses for use at night. They help a lot with cutting down t...

If you are on Facebook, the Shopsmith Owner's Group on Facebook has a large file section that has a readable copy.

Looking at all the pieces while thinking about a metal lathe, could it be a home made controllable carriage or a lathe duplicator for a SS? Does the hinged piece fit around a way tube? It could then be used to slide along the tube. The other pieces may be combined for different operations and materi...

I am sorry for your loss. He was and will be missed. I always looked forward to reading the information and wisdom he would impart.

Very nice.

BuckeyeDennis wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:49 pm Wow!!! Coffee, anyone?

Actually it is tea. Everyone in the family drinks tea but only my husband drinks coffee. I am not sure why she decided to collect mugs.

Finally I was able to get back to the baking center. I had to make a birthday present for my daughter and get some other things done around the house. 20240119_082744.jpg I have got one of the doors made and installed. I put a coat of shellac on it but will wait until the weather warms up before put...

The self study course does a good job of introducing someone to woodworking and how to set up a SS. I started my kids in the garage when they were a little younger than your 7 year old. I had a hard time finding safety glasses and hearing protection for them due to their size for the power equipment...