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FWIW, the 1 1/2" drum sanding mandrel fits thin wall 10ER tubes perfectly so it should fit MK V tubes since they are the same diameter and wall thickness.

Just beautiful Buckey!

Is there a way to post pics from a phone? About to go do an inventory. Not that I know of. The files can't be more than a certain size (1440 x 1080 pixels and 2 MB if I recall correctly). I always have to edit my photos on the computer. Very annoying. Some phones allow you to change the resolution ...

Rob Johnstone of Woodworkers Journal mentioned the Shopsmith in the latest wZine mailing. I am not sure it was favorable but it was not negative, just a mention.

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/categ ... est-issue/

Good point/question Dusty, maybe a local HW store item. Not to hijack, just got my sale email on the belt sander from the mother ship, and a light came on, 400$+ for a belt sander with no motor or stand? I know the stuff is quality and low demand/runs, so manufacturing cost is a bit higher, and to ...

jonesuh wrote:yes it has that but not sure the screw is the right one it screws in with the hex wrench but doesn't tighten the bar ---don't know if I'm missing a piece---i'll check the exploded parts list

There is nothing but the screw. However it is a tapered screw so it spreads the bar when tightened.

I totally agree Ed. I picked up 3 Oldham carbide blades a few years ago for $10 each. I use them for questionable wood and just general sawing. I use my Forrest blades for the precision work.

WOW! Absolutely beautiful.

JPG wrote:So how does 'this' affect my credibility?

I did not know it had a release mechanism either. Had I known that, I 'might' have figgered it out!

Also my 'peg' should have been referred to as a 'dog'?


Woof Woof.

But, but he said they were quick release in the original post.

Bruce wrote:I picked some up at my Menards for myself and as stocking stuffers. They were bogo for $7.99, limit 2 free.

Walk out, put them in the car, go back in buy more, walk out...