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by paulmcohen
Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Band Saw Fence
Replies: 15
Views: 2826

i got an email on the Kreg up grade band saw fence---on sale ---anyone have this?----opinions?---thanks Ditto with F. Jim Parks, I love it especially for resawing and for making very small adjustments. I used it to fit 12x12 tiles in two very large floating floors and the scale made the job very fa...
by paulmcohen
Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Sacrificial fence for shopsmith 520 fence
Replies: 17
Views: 12908

A minor "issue" about these clamps.... See this post: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpost.htm?p=39217&postcount=8 The t-slots on the sides of the 520 fence line up with the placement of the pad on the clamp, so you need to add an additional pad or similar before use. Ed Ed My fen...
by paulmcohen
Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Sacrificial fence for shopsmith 520 fence
Replies: 17
Views: 12908

I need to build a sacrificial fence for molding. I see the sketch in the PTWfE 4th edition page 68, but I do not see how to fasten that to the 520 fence. I have no holes in my fence and do not wish to drill any. I use the Rockler table saw fence clamps http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17821 ...
by paulmcohen
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:49 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Need plans for tool bench under Shopsmith
Replies: 15
Views: 8866

I am rejuvinating a Mark V. Would appreciate plans for a wood "trough" to under ways to hold tools The ones posted so far work on a 500, not so well on a 510 and not at all on a 520 or anything with a lift assist. I am sure I have the plans for the 500 one, if you can't find it on Google.
by paulmcohen
Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Power Pro Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 6192

I epoxied the nuts to the inside of the belt cover. The used 520 I purchased last year were not epoxied and simply felt to the bottom of the belt cover as I unscrewed the 5/32 cap screws while the headstock was powered off- but they are now. I was too cheap to pay for new belt covers as I have a co...
by paulmcohen
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:07 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Power Pro Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 6192

I read other members have inadvertently made contact with either of the shafts and lost skin and have subsequently added the shaft guard. If you install the shaft guard, it means the you lose the ability to turn the quill by hand from the rear. Shopsmith came out with the quill twister which is des...
by paulmcohen
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:01 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Power Pro Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 6192

You have said this several times and it still amazes me. EBay prices don't support your statement UNLESS you sold everything that wasn't nailed down (including the kitchen sink). Drive Shaft Assembly Idler Shaft Assembly Motor and Motor Sheaves Idler Sheaves Two Bearing Quill Belts Power Cord What ...
by paulmcohen
Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Power Pro Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 6192

I have been quietly saving up my pennies and am still vacillating between the DIY upgrade and taking the heasdstock down to Dayton (after calling ahead of course). As a quick review, what are the advantages and disadvantages of both ways? BPR If you are willing to sell everything you don't need any...
by paulmcohen
Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Power Pro Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 6192

I've heard and read both good and bad concerning the Power Pro upgrade and have the following questions: 1. Has anyone completed the upgrade themselves and if so, were there any major problems? 2. There were initial reports of the motor overheating - is this true, or has this problem been solved? 3...
by paulmcohen
Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:17 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Social Security Funds
Replies: 126
Views: 19455

I'd have to know why there is a cap. If it is there just to shield those who don't need to be shielded (the wealthy) then I would support its demise. Because there is a CAP on the amount you get paid, if I am Bill Gates or Warren Buffet I get the same amount in Social Security and someone making le...