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I really need a x large woodworking shop apron. Has anybody made one especially for use with Shopsmith tools? Or has anybody found a commercially made apron that works well with Shopsmith tools? Please share!

I’ve used “Goo-Gone” for removing sticker reside for years. I’ve never found anything that worked better and yet not damage the underlying surface, whether it be on a painted surface or plastic, no damage. I would then follow up with rubbing alcohol to get the oily Goo-Gone off. Works excellent!

I want to double check my headstock rpm’s. Has anyone had decent success using an inexpensive laser or other type tachometer to check the headstock rpm’s? Which ones have worked well for that purpose?

Really good info, thanks very much!

I recently purchased a used 520 that has the magnetic strips already attached to the front rails of all the tables & extensions, but there was no magnetic scales included. Does anyone know the SS part numbers for this scales? Or have an extra set for sale? Thanks in advance for any info.

Does anyone know when the double bearing quill started? Was it only on the 510 & 520 models? Or did it start in all models in a certain year? Appreciate any input.

If anyone is interested in purchasing this 9 inch aluminum sanding disc, let me know before I post it on eBay. I’d rather sell it inexpensively to one of my fellow Shopsmith forum people because you guys have helped me enormously over the years.

Does anybody know if Shopsmith ever made a 9 inch aluminum sanding disc back in the early days? I have one, but I wasn’t sure if it’s Shopsmith brand. I know they made a larger aluminum sanding disc, but just not sure about the 9 inch model. It has 804033 cast into it as a possible old SS part numbe...

So I purchased a 510 that had been upgraded to a 520 and a box full of miscellaneous Shopsmith accessories & tools came with it. When I was sorting through that box choosing what to keep or sell, I came across these items that I don’t recognize as any Shopsmith accessories. Here are the photos, ...

I use 1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood and route the under edges to fit down flush. I have used masonite but I have not been able to find rea; quality masonite. Box stores want to call it hard board. No thanks Good idea Dusty, I’ll buy a 4 X 8 sheet of Baltic birch tomorrow just for that insert! 😆 No...