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Considering getting a used 12" planer, but the one I am looking at doesn't have the feed motor. (Variable speed switch is reportedly included but not presently attached.) In looking at Shopsmith Service Parts for the planer, don't see any mention of manual feed crank. Does anyone know if manual...

Correction and update to my previous post. I mentioned I was making a 1.5" wide spacer for my lower guard. I learned there is a reason why Shopsmith makes their's 1.25" wide. At 1.5" wide, yes, a blade with a 5/8" arbor can be mounted and removed without having to open or pivot t...

Sounds like you are missing the bracket that attaches to the lower guard, and to which the upper guard attaches. (See attached photo) As far as the 5/8" universal or dado arbor, it is just too long to fit. Order (or find on eBay like I do) arbors for the 500. Shopsmith did make a thin aluminum ...

I am considering upgrading my original aluminum upper saw guard for my 500 to the clear guard, in hopes I will use it more if it is easier to use and works better than the original. Problems I have with the original upper guard include what seems to be a lot of "slop" in the upper guard, w...

I am a newbie to this forum, and while I haven't been able to find the answer to my question, there seem to be a lot of very knowledgeable Shopsmith owners out there willing to share their experience, so I am hoping someone will know. I have a Mark V 500 and am looking for a better upper saw guard t...

I am a newbie to this forum, and while I haven't been able to find the answer to my question, there seem to be a lot of very knowledgeable Shopsmith owners out there willing to share their experience, so I am hoping someone will know. I have a Mark V 500 and am looking for a better upper saw guard t...