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Hello Paul, My recommendation is that it is well worth it to do the exercises, even though some of the sections are very basic. These will help get you more familiar with the machine and how to set up the functions along with making some actual small projects, like the planter box. I found this cour...

Mickyd, You may remember this lengthy thread. There are a couple of examples referred to in post #11 & #29 dealing with dust collection with your 12" discs used on model 500's. John McCrossen http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=4566&page=2&highlight=Model+500+guards

Ed, I always appreciate your sharing of your projects and ideas. I recently was looking for some plain white laminate to add to some drawer bottoms and was suprised by the cost and unavailability. Thanks for the Rockler tip, I had not noticed that before. I will check them out to see if they have 1/...

Your manual is available from Shopsmith.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/item ... tem=556075

Also remember that pieces of the wires can break off easily when using a wire wheel. That's why a face shield and safety glasses should be used. A small chunk of wire is a very dangerous missle.

Good Morning All, FYI, just last week SS customer service said that you can still buy the old style nylon glides for your miter gauge. Part # 501406 at $0.99 each. I plan on getting some along with a few other needed small parts. John McCrossen

Dusty, The answer to your question is yes. However you don't have to drill any holes if you do not want to. This thread shows a good way to do this. There have been other threads on mounting the sharpening jig, but I couldn't find them this am. John McCrossen http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthre...

Paul, Very, very nice work. I really appreciate all of your contributions to the forum. Thanks for sharing. John McCrossen

This is one example of what Dusty is referring to. There may be other brands as well.

http://www.tools-plus.com/woodstock-w1323.html

Edit: Be aware that this has a 3/4" wide bar.

I thought this looked interesting.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/tls/1577456305.html