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jsburger wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:52 pm Did it before? Not sure the platen is supposed to be a bearing surface until you start sanding.

I can't recall if it did before. But that's the exact question, whether the platen is supposed to be a bearing surface before the sanding begins.

Beautiful, John!

When the belt sander is set up and operating properly, should the sanding belt be in constant contact with the platen, top to bottom, even when you are not pushing a work piece against the belt?? I've just had mine completely apart for maintenance (first time in a decade). I pulled a lot of sanding ...

They are literally dying from old age. This forum is used primarily by old folks now that don't want to change. Even though I am 72, I rarely look at this forum anymore. Statistically over 75% of people in all age groups are using Facebook Groups and Youtube primarily now. That is where I go. Accor...

The order status still shows "Processing" on several orders I have already received.

dusty wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:12 am Discouraging. VERY

I take your point. But I wouldn't read too much into it. I'm sure there are other members who bought things who just don't care to comment about their purchases.

Gorgeous shop/layout.

chapmanruss wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:19 pm algale, I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for in this thread.

Just curiosity, plain and simple.

Oh, I figured that links that referenced the mothership for parts #s, diagrams, etc., were busted, but I didn't realize that the threads that internally reference or link to other threads are broken, too. That is a real shame.

In my personal efforts to keep Shopsmith afloat, I have recently made my first new purchases from Shopsmith in some time: 1. A replacement part for the oscillating drum sander (essentially a length of braided steel wire with loops at the ends). 2. Some 6" ceramic sanding belts on sale. (FYI, co...