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by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Why do I need a 10 position Quick-Index Quill Feed?
Replies: 19
Views: 2645

Re: Why do I need a 10 position Quick-Index Quill Feed?

Well here is an update. I ordered the set with two hubs and it arrived yesterday. I put the two hubs on the Mark 7 and tried it. I like it so far. Mortising will be the real test but I don't have any plans for doing any yet. Since I generally use my right hand for Drill Press operations I have alway...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: GOT MY FIRST SHOPSMITH!
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Re: GOT MY FIRST SHOPSMITH!

Cliffy, Congratulations on your great find. As I said in the other post about the Belt Sander keep all that you can for now with maybe 1 exception. Since you have the Jointer you do not need the 10E Jointer Head. The regular 4" SPT mount Jointer is much safer to use than the 2-1/2" Jointer...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark 5 bandsaw
Replies: 11
Views: 1379

Re: Mark 5 bandsaw

RFGuy, Thanks for the links. I checked them out. Dennis you might find the information in Scott's video helpful. Below is a link to the comment Everett made about the bevel added to the upper wheel. It is in the thread Bandsaw Blade Tracking Adjustments Etc. It is the last entry on page 17. _ https:...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Need Table Insert for Jigsaw
Replies: 1
Views: 498

Re: Need Table Insert for Jigsaw

First is it a Jig Saw made specifically for the Model 10E and 10ER or is it the SPT 18" Jig Saw generally used on the Mark series tools? Either way you will have to get a used one or replica since new parts are no longer available. There are some 3D printer users making parts no longer availabl...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 1982 Jointer Reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Re: 1982 Jointer Reassembly

First make sure all paint is removed from the contact points. Especially in the tongue and groove side. You want to have smooth bare metal to bare metal. Use paste wax for protection and lubrication. If later it doesn't slide as well you can take it apart again and re-wax. It is only the one bolt th...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark 5 bandsaw
Replies: 11
Views: 1379

Re: Mark 5 bandsaw

I don't recall ever seeing patent drawings for the Bandsaw. From Everett January 15 2016 in a forum post. I just got off the phone with Shopsmith Customer Service and was told that the 2° Bevel was added in April 1984 to the upper wheel. Prior to that, they said they were flat like the lower wheel. ...
by chapmanruss
Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Disc sander vs Belt Sander
Replies: 16
Views: 3066

Re: Disc sander vs Belt Sander

Since you already have the Belt Sander - keep it. Selling it would, at best, get you half of what it costs new even though it is NIB. Later if you decide you want one you will likely end up paying what you sold yours for to get a used one or full price to get another new one. Buying a used one can c...
by chapmanruss
Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark 5 bandsaw
Replies: 11
Views: 1379

Re: Mark 5 bandsaw

One more thought. In the link Dusty provided. beeg said, You can check the cant by laying a metal yard stick vertically across the upper wheel and measure the gap between the yardstick and the lower wheel. It should be about 1/6". That gap would only be in Bandsaws made after April 1984 or earl...
by chapmanruss
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding disc arbor question
Replies: 12
Views: 1139

Re: Sanding disc arbor question

With the introduction of the Mark V 510 and 505 with the larger table system came their Blade Guard system. It's design requires longer arbors than the Mark 5/V's with the original table system which became the 500. That Lower Blade Guard was made to be useable with the 12" Sanding Disk. Someth...
by chapmanruss
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark 5 bandsaw
Replies: 11
Views: 1379

Re: Mark 5 bandsaw

First let me say Welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. The "cant" Dusty is talking about is not on all Shopsmith/Magna Line Band Saws. In 1984 the 2° Bevel was added to the upper wheel. Before that the wheels were in line. That Bevel/cant was added to make them track better but earlier Band Saws...