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ksdaddio · Post by **ksdaddio** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:09 am

I own two SS's, the older Magna version, and a 4 year old 520. I have been an owner for 30 years, and through that time, I have dealt with accessories and the fear that if I buy something other than SS, I will live to regret it. When I had the room, I decided to go the individual tool route, bought a radial arm saw, band saw and several routers. I used the 500 for lathe applications and sanding, but held out, because SS was so expensive! Well, my attitude changed and I sold everything but my SS's and purchased the accessories, and finally have found peace. I kept the routers, because there are some tools that are absolutely essential, but I haven't looked back, and still feel that I made the best decision.

There will always be something that I wish I had, but then, I have several things that I just had to have, and they are gathering dust in the corner, because "...he who dies with the most tools, wins! "

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:33 pm

dustywoodworker wrote:I am a bit confused. I looked at the Woodcraft ad referenced in the previous post. It doesn't indicate compatibility to any particular lathe. Are you just skeptical or have you learned by experience that many "universally compatible" accessories don't fit our SS.

Sorry for the delayed response, by Thinkpad backlight died. I have a nice new one now back to the topic.

Yes, I have been burned by things not fitting, including the "non-standard" miter slot, and 5/8" shaft on the headstock without adapter to standard lathe chuck sizes (I have since found Chucks that fit without double adapters). My point was given the volume of Shopsmiths sold compared to other lathes/tablesaws I would have expected a vibrant third-party accessory market (as exists for Delta/Powermatic/Sears/Nova...) and for the most part it does not exist.

deanthom · Post by **deanthom** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:05 pm

paulmcohen wrote:Look at Woodcrafter WoodcraftLink, they have an upgraded tool rest, I would like anyone to tell me if it fits the Shopsmith. A company in England makes an almost identical one that does fit because it says "Fits Shopsmith" but the hassle of doing business with England is too much for me.

No, the toolrest banjo shown on that site will not work with the Shopsmith. If you use the 3/4", 3.5" long post or stem, any of those parts would indeed work. However, you can find and purchase different toolrests that will also work with our system.

The key to this is to simply measure your SS toolrest and it's holder. If all of the toolrests are the same, they have a 3/4" hole all the way through, so any rest with a 3/4" stem that is at least 1-1/4" long will work just fine!

My next purchase (or if a friend will weld it up for me...) in that line is going to be a round tool rest a la BestWoodTools.com They make 'em out of really fine steel that does not mar easily. They are sturdy and smoooooooth. A little more $$, but it's a quality piece, IMO. Add to that, if you have more than one lathe, you can interchange posts and have a variety of bars. And even more, if you don't see what you want, ask him. He'll MAKE it for you!! Made in America. Tennessee, actually.

reible · Post by **reible** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:35 pm

Hi,

I've been looking at the following:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... 52&p=46452

It would seem that these would fit as they have various dia. of posts (including 3/4") and the supports are added per what you need/want. I have not had the time or money yet but I was thinking of putting in an order sometime later this spring for a post and one of the supports to see how they work. Anyone have experence with this set?

Ed

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:19 am

deanthom wrote:My next purchase (or if a friend will weld it up for me...) in that line is going to be a round tool rest a la BestWoodTools.com They make 'em out of really fine steel that does not mar easily. They are sturdy and smoooooooth. A little more $$, but it's a quality piece, IMO.

Thanks, It is a lot more $ then the Woodcraft one but since I know it works I will be ordering it Tuesday. I also like that it says works with Shopsmith, something you don't usually see and what started this thread.

Happy New Year

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:23 am

reible wrote:Hi,

I've been looking at the following:
www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,330,49238,46452&p=46452

It would seem that these would fit as they have various dia. of posts (including 3/4") and the supports are added per what you need/want. I have not had the time or money yet but I was thinking of putting in an order sometime later this spring for a post and one of the supports to see how they work. Anyone have experence with this set?

Ed

I think the post is too long same problem what was pointed out on the Woodcraft one. I just wish they would say what lathes they fit.

reible · Post by **reible** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:22 pm

I don't see the length being an issue, the holes are through holes so you would deterimine the height, maybe with the aid of a stop collar...

In an earlier post there were comments on the "toolrest banjo" not fitting and I can see that but the posts would seem to be the correct size, although they are minus the shopsmith waist and shoulder arrangement. At least that is what I took from the post and from what things look like to me.

Ed

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 4:46 pm

reible wrote:In an earlier post there were comments on the "toolrest banjo" not fitting

Ed

Maybe the problem is I don't know what a "toolrest banjo" is, I have searched Google and it is used everywhere but never defined.

I did look and there is a 3/4 through hole on both the standard and new universal toolrest so I agree it should fit. I still think I will buy the US made one especially if they put a package together with a stem and several holders.

deanthom · Post by **deanthom** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:33 pm

paulmcohen wrote:Maybe the problem is I don't know what a "toolrest banjo" is, I have searched Google and it is used everywhere but never defined.

The banjo is also called the tool rest assembly and a few other things. Generally speaking it's found on dedicated lathes and it's the chunk of metal into which the toolrest post or stem is inserted and how it all connects to the bed or ways.

Hope that helps. SS has a massive add on that allows for a more traditional toolrest adjustment. You can see what a banjo would look like on a Shopsmith by clicking HERE.

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:22 am

Thanks for the picture, I own a Shopsmith Universal Tools Rest (did not know it was called a Banjo) and am very happy with it except when trying to turn short items and for that I just got the Shopsmith live center extension and it has worked out great. Best $15 I ever spent on my Shopsmith.

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