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by RFGuy
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:38 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Simple project advice
Replies: 28
Views: 8845

Re: Simple project advice

RFGuy - I like it too . I will be trying to find something with minimum impact on current aesthetic. b If she likes the current aesthetic and as long as there is minimal chance of something spilling on the frame, why not leave it as-is for now? IF you change your mind in the future and/or the frame...
by RFGuy
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:31 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Simple project advice
Replies: 28
Views: 8845

Re: Simple project advice

Thank you all for your input. I will try to convince her to put something on the wood to protect it :) b I actually like the flat look of the frame as-is and I think it complements the painting really well. IF you finish it, I hope you find a finish that keeps the same aesthetic. JMO. Of course, pi...
by RFGuy
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw basket case?
Replies: 13
Views: 693

Re: Bandsaw basket case?

Well, "A' on the speed dial should be 700 RPM ideally from the speed chart, but I think I have seen others indicate theirs was closer to 1000 RPM. A few factors can cause this. So, your RPM is high for "A", but I don't know if that caused the tire to fail. I just hadn't thought much a...
by RFGuy
Tue Jul 15, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Shopsmith Mark 5 What When and Where
Replies: 108
Views: 71329

Re: Shopsmith Mark 5 What When and Where

Russ, It is definitely a bit convoluted. Thank you for keeping it straight and posting this. With different iterations of the company and of the products they sell, not to mention upgrade variations it can be difficult sometimes to know what product a forum member has when they post about it. I wish...
by RFGuy
Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw basket case?
Replies: 13
Views: 693

Re: Bandsaw basket case?

I'll let others comment on the speed calibration, but are you thinking that perhaps speed could have been a factor in the orange urethane bandsaw tires slipping off? It is certainly a thought to consider, but then many woodworking bandsaws have a low speed at/or above that speed. Only newer ones wit...
by RFGuy
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Simple project advice
Replies: 28
Views: 8845

Re: Simple project advice

It looks good, especially with the painting. I agree with her...
by RFGuy
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Lost One of Our Great Contributors
Replies: 12
Views: 2772

Re: Lost One of Our Great Contributors

I had a chance to meet more of Ed’s family at his memorial service over the weekend. They appreciated having the Shopsmith community represented, as that camaraderie meant so much to Ed, and were also touched by the kind comments left here that I passed along. The impression I came away with is tha...
by RFGuy
Sun Jul 13, 2025 6:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw basket case?
Replies: 13
Views: 693

Re: Bandsaw basket case?

RF guy, prior to posting about this problem, I unfortunately believed that I have a defective lower wheel assembly and ordered a new used one. Also ordered a less expensive orange tire set from a third-party seller on Amazon. When they arrive, I will see if I can return those and exchange for a set...
by RFGuy
Sun Jul 13, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Band Saw Adapter to 4" Vac
Replies: 4
Views: 783

Re: Band Saw Adapter to 4" Vac

Hey RFGuy - I am contemplating for the lower saw guard and the jointer as well. I'd like to be off the 2" adapter everywhere if its possible, though Im not sure all of these will be possible. I hadn't seen that video from Scott-thanks for the link ! b Thanks. Scott posted the contact details f...
by RFGuy
Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Band Saw Adapter to 4" Vac
Replies: 4
Views: 783

Re: Band Saw Adapter to 4" Vac

Looks good! Have you done something similar to make the lower saw guard 4" ? I am contemplating getting a 3D printed lower saw guard from Doug for my Mark V. Just curious if you have done a 4" conversion on your lower saw guard and what you did. Thanks. https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopi...