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Hi, You can buy an inexpensive hand held non contact tachometer from Harbor Freight $40 or amazon $20. just put a piece of the included reflector tape on the rear quill take off spindle or a small faceplate mounted there and you are all set. They are battery operated. You can also get a setup simila...

I agree with Ed, I can find the attachment on amazon, but not the whole tool anywhere in the $80 range. Do you have a link for us?
Thanks,
jeff

Thanks again Everett for sharing your adventure into the history of the Shopsmith with all of us. I have to admit that I feel like a little kid asking "are we there yet", as I anticipate your book! Each tidbit is more enticing than the last. Your preservation efforts are appreciated by us ...

Dusty, What method did you use to cut/shorten the tubes? I have a single extra tube I would like to cut in half to make a lathe extension for my 10er. I do not have a metal cutting bandsaw, but I do have a sawzall reciprocating saw and an angle grinder...or...elbow grease... I'd appreciate your seas...

What a great story! Dawn's Father must be so proud that a tool, he obviously loved, still lives on. The hope all of us "tool guys" have is that our "babies" go to good homes!
Kudos Everett!
Beautiful and loving restore Dick!!!

jeff

Thank You Everett!!!
Great pictures and commentary. Your attention to detail and accuracy is going to make a fascinating book. Thanks for letting us follow along and share in your discoveries.

jeff

Everett,
Thanks for the great picture! Like a kid, I can't wait for your book. Can I pre-order before you start writing? What an outstanding idea. Good Luck and Best Wishes on your endeavor!
jeff

got any pictures???

Thank You Russ for such detailed information on shopsmith arbors!!!

Nicely done analysis of value Everett!!!
I paid $200 for my 10er in today's dollars or about $10-$20 in 1950's money. What a great value I got...
I can't wait to tell my wife. Maybe she won't mind if I buy another one to play with.
Thanks again for your conservation efforts.