Did you see the ChopSmith?
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- thedovetailjoint
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Did you see the ChopSmith?
Over 25 years ago as a joke I gave Shopsmith’s Jim McCann a hatchet with the name “ChopSmith” inscribed on the handle. That name has echoed in my head over the years and finally I’ve made something that has earned that title. Starting with an idea from Doug Reid to mount a miter saw on the way tubes of any “Mark”, it affords you not only a handy stand, but also the support from the Shopsmith’s tables. check it out here: https://youtu.be/UBIZZtdmp1M
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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
As I commented in the video, that table design could be used for all sorts bench tools and work Shopsmith mounted workbenches.
Ed from Rhode Island
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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
Hmm, I may have to see if this is an option for my new Makita battery 10" SMS. I think it may be larger than the Wen and almost assuredly heavier. If my saw would fit easily, this could be a better option than some of my other vague ideas.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
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Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router

CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space

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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
Looking for a site to mount and use my Sears Miter Mate with the 520's, I looked hard at Doug Reid solution, but went with this one.
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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
Looks like a winner.chiroindixon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:15 pm Looking for a site to mount and use my Sears Miter Mate with the 520's, I looked hard at Doug Reid solution, but went with this one.
http://www.Youtube.com/user/MyGrowthRings
http://Shopsmith-Tool-Hunter.Blogspot.com
http://www.Tool-Hunter.com
http://Shopsmith-Tool-Hunter.Blogspot.com
http://www.Tool-Hunter.com
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Re: Did you see the ChopSmith?
I loved the video. It showed normal life in a shop when things do not always go like planned.