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whitefox · Post by **whitefox** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:25 pm

I purchased a SHopSmith MK 5 a year or so ago, and am just now able to use it as I have a better space for it. So far I really like it, got the Band saw along with and have added a few acc. along the way. THe fellow I boought it from had a whole case full of the magazine, so I have been doing a lot of reading. I have used mostly the table saw, drill press, and band saw, but want to start using the lathe next. I need to make end pieces for a round flute case. The barrel is PVC pipe. I plan on making it flat on one end, and rounded at tghe other, and will cut off a slab to screw into the bottom end. I need to make this pretty prescice as the top will just be friction fitted. I may also attach a few ties to cross tie the top for security.

I look forward to talking with others about this really nice tool.

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:07 pm

Welcome whitefox. There's plenty of info in this forum for you to sink your teeth into. Your questions will be answered, I gaurantee. There are lots of knowledgeable folks in here that are more than willing to help you out.

curiousgeorge · Post by **curiousgeorge** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:10 pm

Hello, whitefox. Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to talk and learn about the MK V.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:43 pm

Welcome whitefox!

Thanks for joining us. Do you mind going back to your public profile and putting down some additional info, like your general location?

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:18 pm

Welcome to ShopSmith land WhiteFox. Browse around here, there's plenty to learn. Any questions just ask.

etc92guy · Post by **etc92guy** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:25 pm

Glad you decided to join this forum, whitefox. I lurked here for about two weeks before committing to buying my Mark V. This forum and the people that contribute to it were THE deciding factor.

And since October, I have developed 2 friendships because of this forum. An unexpected plus.

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:36 am

Welcome to the forum.

For lathe work, I'll suggest getting the "live" center (505602). This is a big improvement over the dead center that comes with the Shopsmith.

jbooher · Post by **jbooher** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:53 pm

Be sure and check out the Sawdust sessions. There is a lot of useful information on cleaning and using your SS.

James

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:26 pm

JUST a thought, but you could make the PVC end pieces larger that the pipe. Then cut a groove in it to fit the PVC pipe.

wlhayesmfs · Post by **wlhayesmfs** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:07 pm

Welcome to the Group, I have learned a lot here and hope it helps you also.