What is the difference - Blades and Arbors

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:48 am

tgamel wrote:Thanks for the info, like I mentioned the only blade I have so far is a SS combo blade. Good to know that the 1/14" is SS specific as I want to purchase so additional blades in the near future. So far however the SS blade is adequate for my needs. Looks like it would be good to have a couple of each on hand. The only accessory that did not come with my SS when I bought it was the arbor wrench, but I am guessing a good crescent wrench would work adequately.

Or a couple of properly sized open-end wrenches!;)

swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:38 pm

When I was new to Shopsmith, I bought some 10" blades that were 5/8" arbor holes. Took them to a local tool shop that also provided sharpening. It cost me $20 per blade to have the arbor holes enlarged to 1 1/4". The folks thought I was stupid to have the holes enlarged, but they work very well. And, I'm happy I had it done.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:06 pm

swampgator wrote:When I was new to Shopsmith, I bought some 10" blades that were 5/8" arbor holes. Took them to a local tool shop that also provided sharpening. It cost me $20 per blade to have the arbor holes enlarged to 1 1/4". The folks thought I was stupid to have the holes enlarged, but they work very well. And, I'm happy I had it done.

I accidentally purchased a blade with a 5/8" hole and arbor. The comparison between stability of the two convinced me in a hurry to give the 5/8" away. Your decision was a good one. Jim

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:43 pm

fjimp wrote:I accidentally purchased a blade with a 5/8" hole and arbor. The comparison between stability of the two convinced me in a hurry to give the 5/8" away. Your decision was a good one. Jim

Jim, was the 5/8" arbor you used the 5/8" Shopsmith saw blade arbor or was it more like a motor arbor/dado arbor? I ask because the Shopsmith 5/8" saw blade arbor and the Shopsmith 1-1/4" saw blade arbor are close (if not exact) to the same outside diameter of 1-7/8". That is both blades are supported to the same radius. I would expect similar performance for the same blade from both arbors.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:46 pm

SDSSmith wrote:Jim, was the 5/8" arbor you used the 5/8" Shopsmith saw blade arbor or was it more like a motor arbor/dado arbor? I ask because the Shopsmith 5/8" saw blade arbor and the Shopsmith 1-1/4" saw blade arbor are close (if not exact) to the same outside diameter of 1-7/8". That is both blades are supported to the same radius. I would expect similar performance for the same blade from both arbors.

Unfortunately we are talking about 5 years ago and my memory is unclear. I suspect it must have been the motor/dado arbor as it was smaller and highly unimpressive to use. It did teach me an important lesson which you have added too thank you, Jim

lightnin · Post by **lightnin** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:14 am

Sorry, all the extra arbors have been given away now too late for more requests.

swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:14 pm

Thanks, for your generosity, Bruce. The two I received are in excellent condition.

tgamel · Post by **tgamel** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:42 am

swampgator wrote: Thanks, for your generosity, Bruce. The two I received are in excellent condition.

Same here, mine came two days ago....Thanks again Bruce.

lightnin · Post by **lightnin** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:14 pm

Good to see them go to good homes and get some use.