During the Fathers Day Sale, I started feeling a bit bad so I decided to treat myself to a reward and purchased the Strip Sander along with the additional Chisel Sharpening Attachment. First of all, I am definitely sharpening impared. I like the regular SS sharpening attachment that is used on the work and auxillary tables but for very short stubby tools, it has some limitations.
SS shipped these articles to me in a record time of 2.5 days. It was as if they were on the truck waiting for my order. They arrived well packaged. I took the plattens included with the sander and chisel attachment and buffed them pefrectly smooth with a power buffer then waxed them with Johnson's and they are like glass now. Nick suggested on Sawdust Sessions that you disasemble the upper wheel assembly, clean and wax the surfaces and he was right. The upper wheel assembly includes the automatic tensioner as well as the tracking mechanism. It now works very fluid like. I am well pleased with the quality of which it was designed for. It is a very simple machine and very easy to maintain with a minimum of adjustment that are required. With the exception of the above suggestions, it's as close to plug and play as you can get. To see the full capability of this unit, watch two of Nick's presentations on the Sawdust Sessions.
The crowning glory is the chisel sharpening attachment. It works just as Nick demonstrated and for someone that is sharpening impared as I am, this thing is fool proof. It can replace the sanding work table in two minutes and is easy to leave attached to the head stock for thoes working on a separate lathe as I do for instant tool touch ups. Chisels and lathe tools taken all way to the 600 grit belt will shave the hair from your arms without even touching yourself. Very delicate touches with your tools produce huge results.
The one additional accessory for thoes who are a perfectionist especially with bench tools or knife sharpening would definitely be a leather stroping belt which I plan to purchase from an outside source. SS does not seem to market one.
This is a lot of tool for the money guys and gals especially if you can catch it on sale.
Arno
Strip Sander with Chisel Sharpening Attachment
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Hi Arno! Very nice, comprehensive review. Sorry you got feeling bad around Father's day, but it seems as if the new sander has you smiling again! 
And to add a "You Bet!" - - Stropping saves a lot of time in keeping sharp tools and also saves grinding/sanding them away!
And to add a "You Bet!" - - Stropping saves a lot of time in keeping sharp tools and also saves grinding/sanding them away!
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
"...suggested on Sawdust Sessions..."
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... pening.htm to save you the looking-up time, since the Index is not what it should be.
With all good wishes,
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... pening.htm to save you the looking-up time, since the Index is not what it should be.
With all good wishes,
Nick Engler
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
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a1gutterman
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Once again, Nick comes through!:)Nick wrote:"...suggested on Sawdust Sessions..."
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS110/SS110_Strip_Sander_Sharpening.htm to save you the looking-up time, since the Index is not what it should be.
With all good wishes,
Tim
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I would love it if shopsmith would add a stropping belt to the strip sander sharpening belt lineup! I find it easier to use than using the disk sander with the guide. Happy sharpening!:Dcharlese wrote:Hi Arno! Very nice, comprehensive review. Sorry you got feeling bad around Father's day, but it seems as if the new sander has you smiling again!
And to add a "You Bet!" - - Stropping saves a lot of time in keeping sharp tools and also saves grinding/sanding them away!
BPR
Strip sander
I have been using one of these for several years now. You can get leather belts from other sources for them. They work great. I just ordered the reducer for it and the sharpining attachment. This should increase the usefulness a little more as I like a slower moving stropping belt.
Nick's sawdust videos are super. May not be the best quality but they load quickly and really show the subject matter which is what really counts. They are a great addition to the website and can gererate lots of interest and knowhow for all who view them.
Nick's sawdust videos are super. May not be the best quality but they load quickly and really show the subject matter which is what really counts. They are a great addition to the website and can gererate lots of interest and knowhow for all who view them.
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brown_hawk
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)Chisel Sharpening link broken
The link http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_A...Sharpening.htm is broken.
I've been tring to attach the chisel holder with not much luck. Anyone got a picture that shows how it is attached.
I've been tring to attach the chisel holder with not much luck. Anyone got a picture that shows how it is attached.
John
(2) 520 SS with Jointech, bandsaw, jointer, beltsander, strip sander, overarm router
(2) 520 SS with Jointech, bandsaw, jointer, beltsander, strip sander, overarm router