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I would be asking Shopsmith for directions. Let them decide what needs to be rrplaced so they can ship the appropriate replacement parts.

ElizabethShopsmith wrote: ↑Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:40 pm

thedovetailjoint wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:35 pm Thanks for the clarification, Elisabeth. I still suggest that y’all keep the mechanical headstock in rotation, just to be safe.

Stay tuned for more news related to conventional headstocks coming soon!

All she said was "stay tuned" for some news.

I find the need to perform "spindle alignment" arises much less frequently ever since a got the double tilt.

I wish I now had the opportunity to check all my spt that first time after doing the double tilt. I believe getting rid of the tilt lock made a big difference is alignments.

Bandsaw Alignment

Is this discussion really about bandsaw alignment. Absolutely nothing on the bandsaw was mentioned.

I can not site reference but I do not believe this is a change. I believe Shopsmith recommendation has always been a dedicated 15 amp minimum circuit. I have a 20 amp circuit(s) in my shop and I normally use it as dedicatd but on occasion I plug something in the same circuit along with the SS. I hav...

When the new website launched, we discussed some of this. I didn't like how the legacy information, not just parts diagrams and parts lists, but other useful information like for example the filter ratings for the DC-3300 dust collector hoods was suddenly gone. Several forum members rushed in to la...

JPG wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 1:30 pm Reason for adjusting - belt slips under load.

Poly-V slips?? or drive belt slips in the sheaves.

Is it of interest: The OPs IP is "London, England". Doubtful that there will be any follow on discussion from the OP.

Agreed! Shopsmith has much room for improvement in the "customer service" area. Especially with regard to pending orders and parts availability.

I simply stated a fact. I was not calling anyone out. I just said that I would have to see the paper transactions to be convinced that Shopsmith charges prior to shipment. I have been buying from Shopsmith for about as long as anyone on this forum and I have never been charged prior to shipment.