What are or were the fixed stop collars on the fixed tables intended to do, or are they just for general use? I have two fixed tables, one for each end of the Shopsmith if I need a second one (long stock or full sheets of plywood). I use the stop collars to keep them at a generally used height.
I use an adjustable stop collar on the main table for fine adjustments (like dado blade depth). The carriage wheel is not for fine adjustment unless you are lucky the first time.
Shopsmith Fixed Stop Collars??
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Shopsmith Fixed Stop Collars??
Jeff Milligan
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As one example, you use a fixed stop collar on the tail stock when you align it to the quill. That way you always have the right height when you use it without adjusting it every time. I do knot see how they wood be useful on the tables, unless you did knot adjust for height very often.jmilligan wrote:What are or were the fixed stop collars on the fixed tables intended to do, or are they just for general use? I have two fixed tables, one for each end of the Shopsmith if I need a second one (long stock or full sheets of plywood). I use the stop collars to keep them at a generally used height.
I use an adjustable stop collar on the main table for fine adjustments (like dado blade depth). The carriage wheel is not for fine adjustment unless you are lucky the first time.
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In addition to the tail stock, I use stop collars on the band saw. Once aligned, the collars keep it aligned.
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Thanks so much for the information on ways to use fixed collars. Being relatively new to Shopsmith, this is very helpful. I haven't done much lathe work yet.
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Jeff Milligan
Keizer Oregon
Mark V 520 (upgrade from 510), sliding cross cut table, bandsaw, DC3300, jointer, 6" belt sander, strip sander, biscuit jointer, router table, pro planer, power station and lift assist.
Keizer Oregon
Mark V 520 (upgrade from 510), sliding cross cut table, bandsaw, DC3300, jointer, 6" belt sander, strip sander, biscuit jointer, router table, pro planer, power station and lift assist.
Actually the stop collars are not very expensive. I found them in a store that provides bearings, pillow blocks and arbor shafts to the power transmission industry. They are very similar to depth stops for drill bits but are of course larger. Check your local directory for bearing suppliers in tour area and they should have them.
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Be prepared to get a different size allen wrench!wa2crk wrote:Actually the stop collars are not very expensive. I found them in a store that provides bearings, pillow blocks and arbor shafts to the power transmission industry. They are very similar to depth stops for drill bits but are of course larger. Check your local directory for bearing suppliers in tour area and they should have them.
Bil V
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