Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Head to head comparisons welcome too.
oooh, good idea Chris, I might need some help with the set up.
I have to download some pics. to make room on the camera, then I'll snap some shots and post them.
It might take me a day or two.
I'm on it though.
John
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train. Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
To make the OPR setup easier I cut a spacer/gage block for setting the height of the arm over the table for my favorite bit. It's only approximate but it saves me a little time setting up.
Has anyone else had problems with the dust collector shroud getting in the way of the fence or workpiece?
An update, I've decided, after reading the instructions to wait for my 520 upgrade to get here before tackling the OPR.
I might as well set it up for the 520 carriage right off the bat.
The 520 should show pretty soon.
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train. Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
I have a Trition 2 1/4" router and I'm trying to determine if it will fit in the OPR. It doesn't look like it would as the round base looks pretty large (can't measure it right now) and the specs for the OPR says 4 inches. Since the Trition is a combo plunge/table router I think that all-in-one approach may prohibit its use in the OPR. Any feedback on this? Thanks.
james.miller wrote:To make the OPR setup easier I cut a spacer/gage block for setting the height of the arm over the table for my favorite bit. It's only approximate but it saves me a little time setting up.
Has anyone else had problems with the dust collector shroud getting in the way of the fence or workpiece?
Good Idea, Jim! I've more or less given up on spacers or measurements. Now just set up by feel or what it looks like. However a spacer for a specific bit is a dandy idea, if I could keep track of the block. Now days I make the set up in horizontal position. This way I can loosen and slide the arm (or table) a bit, if it is needed.
Yes, I no longer use the Dust collector shroud unless the OPR is being used for rabbets or grooves, or pin routing. Even then, it's a tight fit between the arm and the hose. Haven't yet tried the reducer, but that may work.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA