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- Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:00 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Electrical Issues
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3090
Current limit for retractable outlet?
I have a retractable outlet, and mine isn't very heavy duty, only allows 7 amps of current draw. Won't handle the Shopsmith. But, there are heavier duty versions available. Just make sure your retractable outlet will handle 10 or 15 amps. The inrush current (starting) is what will burn up the contac...
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:26 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Maintenance Schedule
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5642
Mayo Meter
Many years ago, I fitted a round 2" 110 VAC hour meter into a a large 4 1/2" round plate and mounted it in place of the LOGO cover. I used 2 short arms and screws to hold it in place. I connected the 2 meter wires to the motor power wires with a clamp-on connectors. I offered this item on...
- Mon May 20, 2013 11:37 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Interesting clone
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2284
Shopsmith Clone?
This looks more primitive. http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=6218 http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=14124 http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1833 Here's a brochure, same name, but much more sophisticated, or is it a different company now? http...
- Sun May 19, 2013 9:33 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Installation tool for '56 toggle switch?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5515
Switch Tool
Here's an idea that might make it work. Further work could be to place a tube inside the slot, to keep the switch toggle centered, and not catch on the tangs of the tool. Maybe one of those aluminum tent pole tubes (to repair a tent pole tube) would make a good center tube.
- Fri May 03, 2013 11:06 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Maxi clamp storage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2129
Maxi-Clamp Caddy
Here is the Caddy from Hands-On. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachm ... 1367635880
- Fri May 03, 2013 11:03 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Maxi-Clamp parts list needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4085
Maxi-Clamp Caddy
I posted this on another thread. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachm ... 1367635880
- Fri May 03, 2013 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: Maxi-Clamp Storage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2647
Maxi-Clamp Caddy
Better late than never. From Hands-On Jan/Feb 1985.
- Fri May 03, 2013 10:49 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: maxi clamp xystem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1840
Maxi-Clamp Caddy
Better late than never. From the Hands-On Jan-Feb 1985.