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by garys
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: bandsaw stalling
Replies: 12
Views: 16964

Re: bandsaw stalling

Also, make sure you have the headstock speed set low enough. The lower the speed, the more gear reduction you get and the more torque to the blade on the bandsaw. That puts less load on the motor so it runs easier.
by garys
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw blade advice.
Replies: 3
Views: 4496

Re: Bandsaw blade advice.

Every blade I've tried works well on my bandsaw. I've used Shopsmith blades and Olson blades, as well as some other brands. If you plan to cut 1.5" material, I suggest getting a 1/2" blade. the wider blades tend to cut straighter and have larger teeth for heavier jobs.
by garys
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Cutting angled box sides
Replies: 4
Views: 5474

Re: Cutting angled box sides

Am I understanding this correctly? You plan to angle the 5" side from bottom to top and use the table saw to do it? If so, you won't have enough blade depth to make the 5" deep cut. It can be done with the bandsaw however, but the band saw will leave a rough surface that requires clean up ...
by garys
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Floating Coffee Shelf
Replies: 9
Views: 10778

Re: Floating Coffee Shelf

Nice work, and it meets your needs exactly. That is the great thing about doing your own work. You get exactly what meets your needs. Last Winter my Wife wanted a small butcher block area on the counter. We came up with this cabinet to do the job. It is on wheels so it can be moved out of the way if...
by garys
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Carbide Spiral Cutter Head
Replies: 17
Views: 28792

Re: Carbide Spiral Cutter Head

I haven't tried the carbide knives, but my experience with carbide tells me that they would almost surely be amazing. Carbide saw blades easily last 10-20 times longer for me than high speed steel. The same goes for carbide router bits. I think the planer might work easier and even possibly a bit qu...
by garys
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: How to change my password in my profile at forum.shopsmith.com ??
Replies: 1
Views: 3351

Re: How to change my password in my profile at forum.shopsmith.com ??

Looking at the board, it appears you go to your user name, select "User Control Panel", then, select "Profile", and then "Edit Account Settings". From that point, you should be able to enter a new password to make the change. I have not tried it, but it looks like it sh...
by garys
Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Jointer Knife Removal and Teardown
Replies: 26
Views: 12906

Re: Jointer Knife Removal and Teardown

I hope I never have to remove mine. It has been in place since it was built by Shopsmith made the unit back in 1982. I have used it a lot so I've changed blades a number of times but have not had a reason to remove the head.
by garys
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: How to resaw 1 1/2" x 5" Mahogany into 3/4" x 5" boards
Replies: 6
Views: 4717

Re: How to resaw 1 1/2" x 5" Mahogany into 3/4" x 5" boards

I use slow speeds down around A or B. My favorite blade for this kind of work is the 5/8" wide one specially for resawing like you plan to do. If you already have a 1/2" one, it will work too. You want as wide a blade as possible because wider blades track better where you need straight cu...
by garys
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw speed
Replies: 3
Views: 2559

Re: Bandsaw speed

I use A or B for the bandsaw. The slower, the better it seems to work for me. However, 8/4 wood is too much for a 1/4" blade. I use either a 1/2" or 5/8" blade for that heavy work. The larger resawing blades cut fast on oak or other hardwoods.
by garys
Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Set Screw Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 3278

Re: Set Screw Advice

Both of my headstocks, 1983 and 1984 came from Shopsmith with putty in that screw hole.