I recently purchased a used 6" Shopsmith belt sander. I do not know its age, but the color side housing pieces is the more recent grey (but it has the smaller dust port). I plan to take it apart for cleaning, and I am considering sanding and painting the side housing pieces, which are dinged up. I have a can of the Shopsmith grey spray paint. Are the side pieces powder coated, and if so, will the spray paint bond properly?
I did not receive with my purchase the Instruction Manual (and parts list). This 2006 thread indicates that I will need to purchase the manual from Shopsmith; is that still the case?
Thanks for your help.
Hank
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Yes you can purchase the manual from SS and I think the cost is $9.95 + shipping.
Go to http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Tuneup.htm to watch the Sawdust Session on servicing your best sander.
Go to http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Tuneup.htm to watch the Sawdust Session on servicing your best sander.
Brian
Mark V-500 Purchased New In 1980, SS Bandsaw (free), SS Jointer, SS 6x48 Belt Sander (free), SS Storage Station (free), Powermatic 64A Table Saw, Powermatic 1140F Drill Press, Delta 46-460 Midi-Lathe, Delta Scrollsaw, Bosch 12" Dual Compound Miter Saw, MLCS Router Table w/Bosch Router, Penn State dust collector.
Mark V-500 Purchased New In 1980, SS Bandsaw (free), SS Jointer, SS 6x48 Belt Sander (free), SS Storage Station (free), Powermatic 64A Table Saw, Powermatic 1140F Drill Press, Delta 46-460 Midi-Lathe, Delta Scrollsaw, Bosch 12" Dual Compound Miter Saw, MLCS Router Table w/Bosch Router, Penn State dust collector.
Thanks, S Brian. I placed an order with Shopsmith for the Manual.S Brian wrote:Yes you can purchase the manual from SS and I think the cost is $9.95 + shipping.
Go to http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Tuneup.htm to watch the Sawdust Session on servicing your best sander.
Any advice, anyone, about the spray paint?
Hank
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At least no more so than any other paint.SDSSmith wrote:I do not believe you will have a problem with the paint adhering to the original paint.
Good prep dictates you should clean and scuff old paint with sandpaper.
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Terry
Copy and paste the URLs into your browser if you want to see the photos.
1955 Shopsmith Mark 5 S/N 296860 Workshop and Tools
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Terry
Copy and paste the URLs into your browser if you want to see the photos.
1955 Shopsmith Mark 5 S/N 296860 Workshop and Tools
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AmpX5k8IhN7ahFCo9VvTDsCpoV_g
Public Photos of Projects
http://sdrv.ms/MaXNLX
You can also find a lot of information about the belt sander and it's capabilities here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/beltsand/index.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/beltsand/index.htm
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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
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