555116 Disc Sanding Table Insert

rlkeeney · Post by **rlkeeney** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:18 am

Is anyone using one of these?

How is it better than using the edge of the table?

bffulgham · Post by **bffulgham** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:06 am

I would expect better dust collection.
Functionally, not much difference.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:26 am

I see it simply as "another way" of doing the job. There are many processes that can be done in multiple ways. It is difficult to say one is better than the other.

I prefer to do this sort of task at the edge of the table - more top side table space.

Where did the image of that old 510 table come from?

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:29 am

I usually use the insert for the disk sander with the lower saw guard for dust collection unless I need more table length. If using the lower saw guard, be sure to tighten the knob that secures the arm for the upper saw guard as it may rattle against the rear of the disk.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:51 am

dusty wrote:I see it simply as "another way" of doing the job. There are many processes that can be done in multiple ways. It is difficult to say one is better than the other.

I prefer to do this sort of task at the edge of the table - more top side table space.

Where did the image of that old 510 table come from?

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/images/DiscSanderTableInsert.jpg

keakap · Post by **keakap** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:19 pm

rlkeeney wrote:Is anyone using one of these?

How is it better than using the edge of the table?

I'm guessing the Long slot is actually engineered (width) for better dust collection (and safety of course). If not engineered then incredibly lucky, 'cause dust collection is near perfect.
(of course for some applications open edge exposure is easier.)

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:32 pm

rlkeeney wrote:Is anyone using one of these?

How is it better than using the edge of the table?

I have one and use it occasionally.By closing off the top of the chute, I feel the dust collection is improved.I only have one because it came with a machine. Otherwise rather than buy, I would make one as I did for my conical disc (which I use frequently). With the conical used in the table like this, I can use my the magnetic scale on my 520 to quickly set the fence to size parts. As far as engineering goes......not sure. The regular sanding insert slot is wider and a little shorter than the standard saw insert.

rlkeeney · Post by **rlkeeney** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:25 am

Dust collection. Duh, I should have thought of that.

stephen_a._draper · Post by **stephen_a._draper** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:59 am

I made one myself out of a blank insert that Shopsmith sells. I would like one of the original metal ones item #555116. Are any of you willing to part with yours?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:43 pm

stephen_a._draper wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:59 am I made one myself out of a blank insert that Shopsmith sells. I would like one of the original metal ones item #555116. Are any of you willing to part with yours?

I am sure Nick would be more than happy to 'part' with one. I am assuming they are still 'available'.

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