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Ah, now that makes perfect sense. Thanks so much. Looks like I have a bit of tinkering to do.

I'm not sure what you mean by "have they taken a "set"?" but I thought I had already tensioned the belts according to the instructions but I'll have a look again. They appear to be in great shape but for the cost of new belts I'll look at replacing them.

This past summer I acquired a Mark V unit built in 99. It had been used very little by the original owner before he passed away and it was given to a neighbor. That neighbor also used it a little before I bought it this summer. Upon receipt I went through the entire package and other than a missing ...

I recently purchased a used Shopsmith V that is in great shape and from what I can see has all of the original equipment and attachments, with the exception of the lathe faceplates. I see the Shopsmith original parts attach to the spindle with a setscrew but I'm wondering if there is any sort of ad...

I recently purchased a used Shopsmith V that is in great shape and from what I can see has all of the original equipment and attachments, with the exception of the lathe faceplates. I see the Shopsmith original parts attach to the spindle with a setscrew but I'm wondering if there is any sort of ada...