An Impressive Shopsmith "Tip"

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:20 pm

So simple and yet so effective.

I have often complained to myself that the bandsaw table was just not large enough. How wrong I was.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Tips_Archives/TP119_Bandsaw_Extension_Tables.htm

Why didn't I think of this?:(

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:50 pm

Dusty, I agree. I have added three extra tables, an extra set of extension tubes and an extra leg. I have all sorts of fun with my erector set. Jim

gregf · Post by **gregf** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:48 pm

That is clever.
Thanks I hadn't seen that tip.

brown_hawk · Post by **brown_hawk** » Fri May 23, 2008 8:51 am

Every time I see something like this, I think of Nick's comment that the SS is "one big jig". One more proof that you don't need to buy unneeded capacity on your tool for something that only happens once in a great while.

One more example by Nick of thinking outside the box. If he keeps this up, we'll all be thinking so far outside the box that we'll forget where the box is.

Hawk

woodburner · Post by **woodburner** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:17 am

I've used my main table for back support while ripping wood for years. Never thought about using my aux. tables on the front and sides though. And I have all the stuff to do it. Thanks for the idea Nick.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:45 pm

One part of the traveling academies I found valuable was walking in after lunch one day and Doug Deid had set up with tables in configurations similar to this last tip from Nick. Good show Nick. Jim

krennie · Post by **krennie** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:58 am

I agree 100%. I just watched the video this morning. There is a wealth of information available and very benefical. Thanks for the video and insight.

Ken