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kdo21
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New to the forum as will new to ShopSmith. I considered purchasing a ShopSmith for a few years and finally made the plunge. Yesterday, I purchased off Craig's List a 2004 Anniversary 520. Over six hundred miles round trip, but it was well worth it! The 520 is in pristine shape. I have a few projects planned, first I am going to use the lathe to replace and shape a few pool cue tips. Will probably be asking some questions on compound miter cuts for some future projects.
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kdo21 wrote:New to the forum as will new to ShopSmith. I considered purchasing a ShopSmith for a few years and finally made the plunge. Yesterday, I purchased off Craig's List a 2004 Anniversary 520. Over six hundred miles round trip, but it was well worth it! The 520 is in pristine shape. I have a few projects planned, first I am going to use the lathe to replace and shape a few pool cue tips. Will probably be asking some questions on compound miter cuts for some future projects.
Nice to have you, kdo21! How about updating your public profile and give the membership a little more info about yourself?
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Welcome kdo21. Make sure your lathe chisels are really sharp. I ran into that problem trying to do some pens and candle sticks. If not sharp they will tear the wood and not cut it..
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Welcome to the group. You mentioned making some compound miters. This post may become a good friend.
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mickyd wrote:Welcome to the group. You mentioned making some compound miters. This post may become a good friend.

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Welcome to the group. You will love your 520.
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Welcome, and come back often. You'll find that the 520 was well worth every one of those 600 miles.

Let us know what accessories came with it.
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Welcome to the forum. I know you will enjoy your 520.
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Welcome, great place to get help and information.
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Welcome to the forum. Check out the Shopsmith User map. Here is a post explaining how to put a marker where you live.
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