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Thank you! I looked at the Shopsmith planer exploded diagram but when I click on number 59, it doesn't work like it should to provide additional information. At least I know that the part belongs with the planer.

Realistically, I can't afford to spend 2.5 - 3k or more on a dust collection system but I am not willing to jeopardize my lung health for a system that only provides a minimum level of protection. I think the shop smith dust collector and a quality mask may provide suitable coverage. I wish others w...

Sorry about the poor quality of the initial photo. Having trouble with an old camera.

Thanks for your input.

What is this and what is it used for?

Thanks for the tips and the input.

Wow! Did you purchase the table extensions from Shopsmith or acquire them on the secondary market?

I purchased the Powerpro headstock, so speed will not be an issue. I really appreciate the responses. I was just confused because of the comparison chart which didn't reflect routing capability with the Mark V.

Please post photos If you use additional extension tables for various table configurations and purposes. Thanks in advance!

I have no Shopsmith experience but acquired a Mark V 500 and upgraded it to a Mark V 520 table system. I got several router and shaper chucks with my purchase. I presumed that the Mark V was capable of router operations because my purchase included router chucks and router bits. After looking at a c...