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by bluemax
Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Excellent Saw Blade
Replies: 3
Views: 8233

Re: Excellent Saw Blade

Maybe I have one of the older lower guards. I have had my shopsmith a long time. Just make sure the stiffener doesn't rub on the guard.
by bluemax
Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: New member-long time user of Shopsmith
Replies: 3
Views: 4620

Re: New member-long time user of Shopsmith

Yes I think I get more enjoyment out of building the jigs than the bowls. I have also built an ornamental turner and a combination cnc router and laser. Most of my bowls I give to friends or fund raisers. They seem to raise a lot of money. I have sold some but I don't consider it a money making ...
by bluemax
Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Excellent Saw Blade
Replies: 3
Views: 8233

Excellent Saw Blade

I recently purchased a new saw blade from Total Saw Solutions ( you can find their site on the internet). I do a lot of segmented bowls and need to accurately cut very small pieces of exotic woods.In the past I used the Shopsmith thin kerf and the Forrest Woodworker II blades. Both of these blades ...
by bluemax
Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: New member-long time user of Shopsmith
Replies: 3
Views: 4620

New member-long time user of Shopsmith

I am a new member on this forum but I am on SSUG and have owned a Shopsmith since the Seventies. I have done a lot of cabinet and furniture work but lately do more open segmented bowls. I have attached my latest project along with the cutting fixture, Building fixture and saw setup that I use. I ...