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Steve, just wanted to 2nd these M2 high speed steel gouges from Penn State. They're pretty good quality and will get you started on the right track. I still use some of the SS turning tools but they are carbon steel and don't hold an edge very long.

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LX230.html ...

Hi Bill;

You got some good replies to your very important question. I just want to chime in to emphasize that there is a very real safety concern with using the lighter weight spindle gouges as bowl gouges. Thought you might find it interesting to hear how Gemini explains the issue:

"Using a ...

Turning a planer into a 12" Drum Sander is an interesting idea. Using the Cutterhead wrapped with Sandpaper would require adding material to increase the diameter to equal the additional diameter the Knives add to the Cutterhead when rotating. An issue to consider is dust created by sanding. With ...

Thanks for the update & explanation Russ. It clears up questions I had.

I’ve been looking for a (second) reasonably priced planner (either pro or mark mounted), to experiment with. I’m thinking of modifying it to become a drum sander by replacing the blades with sandpaper and using the feed table ...

chapmanruss wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 11:56 am Yes, but you would need to get the mounting brackets that hold it in place. Also, the Pro Planer is heavier than the Mark Mount Planer so additional consideration.

Thank you Russ.

Can a pro planner be removed from its stand and be mounted to a Mark 5 / M7 Power Pro chassis and be used as a Mark mounted planner?

Thanks Steve

JPG wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:54 pm
We need to not be too hasty in our reaction to the new management's attempts to make things viable again. Give em time!

+1

Even if you are not interested in making your own handle check it out as there have been some great ideas already.


+1 Russ, It is a fun challenge and REALLY appreciate what Scott is doing for us in promoting the Shopsmith community.

I’ll post my entry here, got the creative juice going, but I ...

Whether this will help depends on when you are getting the 404. After looking up a part I hit "Shop Now" and got the 404. I went back and entered the PN in the search box and before I hit Enter a small pop-up window showed up with the part I was after (though I didn't see it in the search results ...

I’m trying to place an order online and getting the dreaded “404” page missing error &
When calling the mailbox is full.

Any suggestions on how to contact them and place an order?

Thanks. Steve