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by chieffan
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: New to me belt sander and stand
Replies: 13
Views: 5905

Re: New to me belt sander and stand

You will want to get a 1725 rpm motor for the belt sander. I have my SS band saw on a SS Power Station. SS 6" joiner, 6" belt sander are on stand alone wood stands. SS scroll saw in on a bench with a Oscillating drum sander and a Sears 10" band saw. Used an old electric trolling motor...
by chieffan
Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw
Replies: 4
Views: 5385

Re: Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw

100% right. I guess it is just me and old school methods. Have done a lot of scroll saw work over the years on different saws but this is my first go with a Shopsmith. I let my boy have my AMT saw which was a super good saw but I opted for the larger table on the Shopsmith. Need to get the speed up ...
by chieffan
Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw
Replies: 4
Views: 5385

Re: Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw

Thank you much Ron. I don't agree with Shopsmith's reasoning on that but so be it. Appreciate your time and reply. Have a good afternoon.

Roger
by chieffan
Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw
Replies: 4
Views: 5385

Blade Backup on 555220 Scroll Saw

Purchased this saw used in a Shopsmith package. Just getting it set up for use. Found it does not have the foot casting assembly, part #59, and no blade backup # 57. After searching I found my saw is set up the same as the newer saws which do not show the casting or a blade backup of any kind. All t...