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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...

Doesn't Lowes sell that upgrade kit also? Yes, here it is: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Shopsmith-510-520-Post-1986-Table-System-Upgrade/4087652 There are 2 versions for pre- or post-1986 Shopsmith 510s. Approximately the same price from Shopsmith, but you can pick it up at Lowes to save on shipping co...

dusty wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:37 pm You probably will not find 4x8 baltic birch and you might not find it in a box store. I buy from Woodworkers Source and try to keep sizable pieces on hand. I enjoy working with it.

1/2 inch Baltic birch is $117 for 4x8 sheet at Woodworkers Source!

Ok everybody, let’s just save time and eliminate the “I use Baltic birch” replies as I do not have any an am not going to buy it.

I use 1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood and route the under edges to fit down flush. Resized Inserts.jpg Ready to be drilled and slot cut. 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 [/quote] Good idea Dusty, I’ll buy a 4...

I’m looking to upgrade my 510 to a 520, might any of you have (or know where I can get) all or most of the parts for sale used that are shown in the attached photo? Can seem to find them on eBay without cherry picking here & there. What would be a fair price to pay for the upgrade used? Shopsmit...

I’m going to make a zero clearance insert for my 510 and was wondering if anyone has used HDPE, or do most of you used Masonite or what? And what thickness material is best?

I have a 1995 Mark 510 that I am considering upgrading to a 520. In your guys’ opinion, is it worth it? Can I’m just buy the 520 fence & table extrusions used & do it, or is there more to it than that? What would be a fair price to pay for those pieces used?

Thanks for all your input guys! Really appreciate it!

Hobbyman2 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:18 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVleiuT-WiQ

I want rough sawn look, that you tube video is for weathered or barnwood. But thanks, anyway. I did find a YouTube video that says take an old table saw blade & slighty bend one tooth.