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My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
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Chad Nevels
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1963 Shopsmith Mark V "Goldie" 1-1/8 hp Serial # 379185
1980 Shopsmith Mark V 500
1994 Shopsmith Mark V 510
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1994 OKUMA LB15 II OSP7000
2017 OKUMA LB3000 EXII SPACE TURN MY OSP P300LA
Re: My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
He clearly moved the lock lever to the locked position. That is why I said it needs to be adjusted. In the video his SPT hub moves back and fourth about 1/4". When mine is locked you can feel and barely see some movement.
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
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Hooper, UT
Re: My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
I agree. You see the whole mount assembly moving when he wiggles it. And you see that he is using fairly light pressure (at least compared to how mine is set up) to rotate the lock. I'm also not sure about Tom's statement later in the video that there is movement between the Headrest and Tie-bar. I don't think there should be, once it is locked. I think that gap closes as far as it is going to. I'm not sure about this, I've struggled in the past with getting the Headrest right.
I don't have a SS Jigsaw. But I think the Bandsaw should be more stable. So I understand that people might put pressure on the coupler to stabilize it. The first time I used the eccentric mounts (small eccentricity version) I was shocked at how much less stable the tool was compared to the straight tubes I was accustomed to. Might not be ideal to use the coupler like this, but it sure isn't ideal to have a saw moving around while you're working either.
ETA: But in principle I agree with Tom. Ideally I would stabilize the SPT through other means and leave a bit of play in the coupler.
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Just a little tinkering & a woodworking process question. (You probably don't need to watch this)
My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
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Seems like that gripper comes in handy for narrow cuts like that.
At 5:20 you see the wood slip a bit during the cut, but maybe thats just not enough
downward force on that small of a surface and the saw starts winning.
I don't have one, and for some reason I always find myself trying to cut long narrow strips where you cant engage the shopsmith over fence version .
I probably should get one.
b
At 5:20 you see the wood slip a bit during the cut, but maybe thats just not enough
downward force on that small of a surface and the saw starts winning.
I don't have one, and for some reason I always find myself trying to cut long narrow strips where you cant engage the shopsmith over fence version .
I probably should get one.
b
Re: My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
True, it could have been lack of downward pressure, but there's two other things in play here, one of them for sure that would cause it to slip.
1. Lack of pressure, like you said.
2. More importantly, remember the pieces being cut were pre-finished hardwood flooring, with the finished face being engaged with the GrabberPro. Which would be difficult with any non-slip push block.
3. The non-slip materials on just about any push block are no match against sawdust. Just like with the Shopsmith push block, or any other aftermarket push block; sawdust is the enemy. Which could have also caused the slip to occur.
Chad Nevels
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1963 Shopsmith Mark V "Goldie" 1-1/8 hp Serial # 379185
1980 Shopsmith Mark V 500
1994 Shopsmith Mark V 510
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1994 OKUMA LB15 II OSP7000
2017 OKUMA LB3000 EXII SPACE TURN MY OSP P300LA
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Actually, the Grabber Pro has a built-in sacrificial pusher at the back and what you were seeing was me allowing it to slide as I continued to add enough downward pressure to keep it moving and not burning! I wish I had positioned the pusher against the end of the board before starting the cut, but I had to think on the fly. Good eye! Scott
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My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
Visit http://www.MyGrowthRings.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/MyGrowthRings
Follow on Instagram @MyGrowthRings
I also blog at http://www.tool-hunter.com/shopsmith-posts
and http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/
A few viewers have requested I provide affiliate links to help them find the products I use and as a
way of supporting the channel through commission. If you purchase a product or service with the
links I provide, there is no additional charge to you. I always recommend shopping around for a
better price. Thank you for supporting My Growth Rings! Scott
The WORST Feature on the BEST Miter Gauge (You knew there had to be one!)
My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
1.) Attempt to loosen the set screw with a new 5/32" hex wrench.
2.) Use a screw extractor.
1.) Try the hex wrench again. I may work now that the bar isn't constrained by the slot.
2.) From the bottom of the bar, try rotating the set screw out with a small #1 flat blade screwdriver. Note that you'll be pushing the tapered set screw forward, through the top of the bar.
3.) Use left handed (counter clock-wise) drill bit, followed by a screw extractor.
Here are links to a few of the products I used or discussed in this video:
Visit http://www.MyGrowthRings.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/MyGrowthRings
Follow on Instagram @MyGrowthRings
I also blog at http://www.tool-hunter.com/shopsmith-posts
and http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/
A few viewers have requested I provide affiliate links to help them find the products I use and as a
way of supporting the channel through commission. If you purchase a product or service with the
links I provide, there is no additional charge to you. I always recommend shopping around for a
better price. Thank you for supporting My Growth Rings! Scott
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Re: My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood
Hi Scott, Just a quick tip for you and your users. If your long T-handle Hex Wrench gets worn on the end just grind off the end until you have undamaged sides. Probably less than a quarter of an inch. That was a great idea to get the stuck miter out of the slot. It might help to remove the stuck screw after you have the miter out by driving a small wood wedge into the slot in the miter to spread it.
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Love you videos.