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Is the v-channel something that was repurposed or was it actually designed and built to be a "v-channel holding jig"? I like it! Dusty - the v-channel is something I bought from Harbor Freight. They had a good deal on them last year, and I bought a couple. Item #92046. Item URL is http://...

I really enjoied seeing the dimpling tool and results.

I recently needed to repair a broken round tenon on a chair rung. I decided to do this by cutting the broken tenon off square with the rung, drilling a hole in the end and gluing a piece of dowel in the hole to be the new tenon. I learned it is difficult to get the hole drilled in exactly the right ...

Just cleaned and oiled my headstock as part of spring cleaning. Also waxed the way tubes. The speed dial was hard to turn, so took it apart and cleaned it for the first time. Now, it turns easily and I'm a very happy camper. I also made a jig to help drill shelf pin holes at a fixed distance apart. ...

My MarkV sits out on my carport all year long. Temperatures often drop below the 50F mark during the winter. I don't use the machine when the outside temperature is below 50F. But I'd like to do so once in awhile... If I replace the regular drive belt with a link belt, could I use the machine at low...

8iowa wrote:The Shopsmith part # is 522217 @ $5.05

Just checked - part is now $10.25

I purchased my Shopsmith 50th Golden Anniversary Edition new in 2004 with high hopes of doing woodworking. My husband won't help me. Have used it less than 10 times. Some accessories: Band Saw, Jointer (still in box), Miter 5000 (still in box), Lathe, new Biscuit maker, dust collection system. Can ...

I would worry a bit about the difference in expansion/contraction properties of the aluminum and the filler material.

Just curious if you've made progress with the Shopsmith version of the Hylton router lathe.

If it were my business, after 5 minutes the customer would be given the option of leaving a voice mail message or staying on hold. Voice mail messages would need to be returned with a stated period of time. Even if to triage the call and schedule a return call. I'm assuming ShopSmith's phone system ...