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That is magnificent! A great job and one to be proud of! Alec

Yes indeed, the offbrand knives (Simonds) are parallel in profile and not wedge shaped like the SS brand. I think I'll keep them around for making trout knives! Thanks again - Alec

I recently picked up a SS Pro Planer with a bunch of extra sets of blades. A couple of the sets are not Shopsmith brand and are wider in depth that the SS blades. I would think that the calibration for depth of the cut is in concert with the SS blades and any deviation from that would be a mistake. ...

Here's a link I found to a copy of the article online:

http://www.ssusers.org/files/Hands%20on%20undercabinet/

Alec

Thanks John - Ironically, I just found one from a fellow on ssug and it's on it's way. Thanks again, Alec

I just picked up a Magna era compressor for my Mark V and would like to have a Magna spray gun and hose to go with it. All leads appreciated! Thanks - Alec

FOUND ONE - THANKS! PLEASE DELETE!

Other than the SS 500 I have a vintage Dewalt RAS, and a 25 year old Makita table saw. Alec

Year Purchased: 2006
How bought: Classified ad
Reason: I simply wanted one!!
Why Shopsmith?: Limited space coupled with an admiration for a well designed tool!
Alec

Thanks for the feedback guys. With an accurate idea of cost I can approach SWMBO with confidence. The weekly special seems a good deal - wish me luck! Alec:D

I have a Goldie that I am considering the 520 upgrade too - A couple questions first though... Thanks in advance for any help and replies offered! Can I use a 10" blade once I upgrade? Is the 3/4 horsepower sufficient for a 10" blade? How difficult or time consuming is it to remove the tab...