Just received an email from SS about a riving knife for dadoes and rabbets. Of course, they always show the 520 and MK7 when they advertise these things, so it left me wondering if this knife could be adapted to the 500.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/specials/7DU221.htm
It's beyond me how to make this work. Maybe, a screw in the table cross bar. If you know, I would love to know. Thanks.
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The riving knife is held by a clamp that is screwed tight by a knob on the lower saw guard.
I'm looking for a photo to show how it is mounted.
This is not a good look at the clamp that holds the riving knife but it is the best I have. It is shown in the lower right hand corner of the image. The know (black) just barely shows The clamp is closed and there is no riving knife.
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I'm looking for a photo to show how it is mounted.
This is not a good look at the clamp that holds the riving knife but it is the best I have. It is shown in the lower right hand corner of the image. The know (black) just barely shows The clamp is closed and there is no riving knife.
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Well, it is not designed to fit on the 500 model, but all those later, apparently because of the clamp on the back of the saw guard. So, if I can make one and clamp it to the table crossbar, then make it fit precisely behind the blade. The trick is to keep it just behind the blade even if I have to adjust the quill just a bit. May make a clamp that will adjust in my saw guard. Really like the idea, just need to adapt it to the older machines. Thanks for the help George and Dusty.
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I just love it when she says I can go make sawdust.

I just love it when she says I can go make sawdust.
Dusty:
If you are running a MS Windows operating system, you in all probability do have software that will add notations to windows. It' called Microsoft Paint and comes with it (whether you want it or not). If you want to edit photos, I can recommend Irfan View (free download from internet."
If you are running a MS Windows operating system, you in all probability do have software that will add notations to windows. It' called Microsoft Paint and comes with it (whether you want it or not). If you want to edit photos, I can recommend Irfan View (free download from internet."
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1981 Mark V 500, bandsaw, belt sander, jig saw, jointer; contractor's table saw; multiple circular saws and miter saws; and a trailer full of tools.
"It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"
Abraham Lincoln
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FWIW Irfanview uses paint 'dialog'.anmius wrote:Dusty:
If you are running a MS Windows operating system, you in all probability do have software that will add notations to windows. It' called Microsoft Paint and comes with it (whether you want it or not). If you want to edit photos, I can recommend Irfan View (free download from internet."
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mspaint.exe (windows paint) is available on essentially every windows install by default.
If you want something a little more powerful, a great free option is Paint.Net. You can get it at http://getpaint.net
If you want something a little more powerful, a great free option is Paint.Net. You can get it at http://getpaint.net
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JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com