My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood

[Chad]

Yes, I do remember that video. Sorry, due to the Covid virus; I figured the Chinese poppers weren't a wise choice for this occasion.

[Chad]

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Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i7LdZ3mnOg

In this episode of "STUMPED? Q&A" we'll tackle Questions, Comments, and Cheep-shots from the "Using a Bosch blade on a Shopsmith Bandsaw? How to measure a bandsaw for the correct blade. Neat LED" video from this past weekend. If you missed it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/YabimMl-a3s

- 0:00 Intro
- 0:48 Different color temperature lights
- 2:15 Is that light UL rated?
- 2:38 An almost FREE bandsaw light
- 4:34 Shopsmith bandsaw blade length
- 5:29 Best Shopsmith accessory shelf design
- 6:33 Shopsmith bandsaw upgrades
- 7:47 Can we leave the Shopsmith in the drill press position?
- 8:25 Carter Products upgrades for bandsaws

Here's an Amazon link to the SpecTape that I use for temporary bonds: https://amzn.to/3jk023k

Here's an Amazon link to the FastCap SpeedTape that I use for permanent bonds: https://amzn.to/3jhCiN6

Looks like the LED lights are now two for $16. Wish I would have mentioned these to you sooner! https://amzn.to/2GpseU7

Here's my go-to 1/4" Timber Wolf bandsaw blade: https://amzn.to/3lcuf4L
This is the blade I use for resawing, the Timber Wolf 1/2" x 72" 4 TPI bandsaw blade for the Shopsmith bandsaw: https://amzn.to/34ShtU5

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A few viewers have requested I provide affiliate links to help them find the products I use and as a way of supporting the channel through commission. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, there is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate and an eBay affiliate I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. I always recommend shopping around for a better price. Thank you for supporting My Growth Rings!

#Shopsmith #Bandsaw #FreeBandsawLight

[Chad]

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Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Eittj38IA

Building a surface sander for your Shopsmith (or any wood lathe) is pretty simple and straight forward project. Several people on the Shopsmith Forums https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum and in the Shopsmith Owners Facebook Group have shared their versions so I figure it's time to share mine. I started with the basic design shared in R.J. DeCristoforo's version of the book "Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone" (PTWWFE) but after building a segmented ring project from 3/4" lumber that required sanding, I learned that I needed to take a different approach. That's where this video begins.

Don't forget to leave your questions, comments, and Cheap-shots below and we'll address them during our mid-week video.

0:00 - Intro: Why you might need a surface sander
0:46 - "Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone" (PTWWFE)
2:15 - The basic design
6:00 - The improved design
7:03 - Using the sander
8:40 - Adding a cover and dust collection

Products used or discussed in this video (in no particular order):
Books by RJ DeCristoforo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36WnWyq
PTWWFE by RJ DeCristoforo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34KMsjf
4" faceplate for Shopsmith tools: https://amzn.to/3luFV2W
Shopsmith faceplates on eBay: https://tinyurl.com/y2ljv25o

Visit http://www.MyGrowthRings.com
Follow on Instagram @MyGrowthRings
I also blog at http://www.tool-hunter.com/shopsmith-...
and http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot...

Disclamer/Disclosure:
A few viewers have requested I provide affiliate links to help them find the products I use and as a way of supporting the channel through commission. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, there is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate and an eBay affiliate I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. I always recommend shopping around for a better price. Thank you for supporting My Growth Rings!

#Shopsmith #SurfaceSander #ThicknessSander

[bainin]

Scott- Thanks for Jack the Ripper - I built something like this to try out. It certainly feels safer than pushing thru the narrow gap...however I'm not 100 % on its safety .

I've noticed on a few passes that once the guide board is sliding along the fence, the guideboard itself will sometimes begin to drift away from the fence behind the cut. This makes me think it could become a kickback item if it were to drift off the fence enough.

Some of this is reduced by the addition of a featherboard on the fence itself pressing down on the Ripper, but it seems like there might be a solution using sliding T-nuts which would still allow for the Ripper to slide along the fence, but disallow any drift away from the fence.


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[thedovetailjoint]

I've never had that experience. Is the fence set with a little "lead" to it?

[bainin]

Well- last I checked fence was square to the blade-probably should check again.

I made the spacer board from 1/2 Birch ply- or maybe 3/4 birch ply...its flat and straight.

I guess I should check that it is also square to the blade.


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[Chad]

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Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r81JEkYH7MQ

In this episode of STUMPED? Q&A we get deeper into the details of the "MGR Drum Sander" which we introduced and used in the previous video: found here: https://youtu.be/y-Eittj38IA

There WILL be plans, so stay tuned, or better yet join our mailing list on the blog http://www.MyGrowthRings.com

0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Retraction of criticism of PVC drums
2:25 - Plans are in the works!
3:05 - The Mark VII, Mark 7 and PowerPro can run in reverse
4:11 - Drum diameter 3 1/4"
5:40 - How to round the drum
6:44 - How to true the drum to the table
7:30 - But what about the tolerance?
7:54 - Anti-kickback?
8:34 - Why plywood for the drum?
9:09 - Some close-up details
10:38 - Table hight adjustments
13:09 - A look at the bottom clamps
14:03 - Mounted to the left end of the Mark V
14:48 - Follow for plan details

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#DrumSander #SurfaceSander #ThicknessSander

[thedovetailjoint]

Dang, Chad. Those thumbnails just keep getting bigger and bigger! Thanks again for the support. Do you ever have a need for a sander like this one? The more I look at it the more I want to change it! Scott

[Chad]

I've always wondered if I could modify and make a wide drum sander with an old Shopsmith planer. The adjustable power feed would be nice. But, if I went through that much trouble; then I might as well buy the real thing. I'd rather make one like yours for as little need I have for a wide sander.

[bainin]

I didn't find any offsets on the fence or the guide board..so i proceeded to over design a solution. Complete with Walnut handle hehe. For me - this keeps the guideboard from drifting away from the fence behind the saw.

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