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My shop is small. Basically one half of my garage. In an effort to utilize my Shopsmith better and incorporate it into the overall flow, I searched for a way to attach other items to the unit.
I still like to use a router table (under table router), but a benchtop table takes valuable space for ...

@StokedOnWood,

Welcome to the forum.

Can you confirm that you definitely have a 510? I've seen people selling 500s on Craigslist, but advertising as 520s and 510s; probably not intentionally misrepresenting, just not knowledgeable. Here's a link where you can see the differences: http://www ...

Holy Cow!!! The table upgrade is $1500? I'm thinking the initial $500 investment was more than worth it, compared to a new machine, but I doubt I'll be upgrading much, unless I find used parts. Thanks for the help, though. Greatly appreciated.

Thanks! Might take a little practice, but I think I can make this work!

Hey Y'all!
Yep. I'm a Texan. I recently bought a 510 from a friend. I really don't have a lot of experience, but for $500 with just about every accessory, I just couldn't pass it up.

Of course, there are a few things missing, lathe faceplate, pistol grip, minor stuff.

Anyway, I'm kind of leary of ...