Double Tilt Upgrade

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Sun May 29, 2011 12:15 am

JPG40504 wrote:Thank You!

I appears somebody not only does not understand the difference in the castings from 1 7/8" castings, but also when the 1 7/8" tubes were discontinued!

Tis worse than I feared. I do not think 1 7/8" tubes will fit properly!!!

How about you buy a set and let us know...otherwise you could contribute to the costs for mine and I will happily do whatever experiments you want

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun May 29, 2011 12:27 am

damagi wrote:How about you buy a set and let us know...otherwise you could contribute to the costs for mine and I will happily do whatever experiments you want

Just measure the spacing of your 1 3/4" tubes in the new castings. I predict they are 8 1/2" ctc. That makes the ribs 10 1/4" apart. I believe a 1 7/8" tube will interfere with the ribs by 1/16".

That one measurement will 'tell the tale!' I do not need to purchase any. I have done and know how to modify existing ones!:D Then all I need do is reverse the tubes in a table(spare) and rig a motor that reverses.

P.S. I have no 1 7/8" tubes! Nor 1 7/8" castings!

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Sun May 29, 2011 3:32 pm

damagi wrote:How about you buy a set and let us know...otherwise you could contribute to the costs for mine and I will happily do whatever experiments you want

damagi, This reminds me of an expression used in poker.]

chucks · Post by **chucks** » Sun May 29, 2011 4:32 pm

damagi wrote: .

Now to decide what to try doing with the left tilt first

This gets to my question.....without the ability to reverse the motor is there an advantage to tilting the other way?

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Sun May 29, 2011 5:04 pm

Interesting realization #1 - the new base ends don't have holes drilled for the allen wrench or drill chuck key.

The motor rotation is correct at least for routing purposes. Also, using an under-table configuration might be more convenient for doing things like drum sanding.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:14 pm

damagi wrote:Interesting realization #1 - the new base ends don't have holes drilled for the allen wrench or drill chuck key.

The motor rotation is correct at least for routing purposes. Also, using an under-table configuration might be more convenient for doing things like drum sanding.

I see a possibility of using the sanding disk as a flat surface like for some tool sharpening etc. Maybe even free-hand sanding of odd shapes?

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:19 pm

robinson46176 wrote:I see a possibility of using the sanding disk as a flat surface like for some tool sharpening etc. Maybe even free-hand sanding of odd shapes?

heh, i actually did what you were thinking while quickly grinding some plastic pieces to fit. I had the shopsmith in drill press mode and just quickly threw the sanding disk on top.

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:40 am

SDSSmith wrote:The picture does not reflect the words from their website:
Here's What's Included With Your Upgrade Kit:
&#8226](2) Accessory Mount Lock & Knob Sets[/color]
• Two New Double-Rack Worktable Posts with Locking Pins
• Comprehensive Instructions

Got an email back from CS stating "The upgrade does not come with the arm lock knob or the accessory mount locking handles. They are to be transferred from your original parts." I emailed them back regarding the text on their website, so hopefully this gets resolved soon.

I have to admit that while I like my shopsmith, my interactions with CS at shopsmith have been less than stellar so far.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:44 am

damagi wrote:Got an email back from CS stating "The upgrade does not come with the arm lock knob or the accessory mount locking handles. They are to be transferred from your original parts." I emailed them back regarding the text on their website, so hopefully this gets resolved soon.

I have to admit that while I like my shopsmith, my interactions with CS at shopsmith have been less than stellar so far.

OK the lock handles are a reasonable thing. Not including a second lock screw is chinzy. JMHO

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:56 am

damagi wrote:Got an email back from CS stating "The upgrade does not come with the arm lock knob or the accessory mount locking handles. They are to be transferred from your original parts." I emailed them back regarding the text on their website, so hopefully this gets resolved soon.

I have to admit that while I like my shopsmith, my interactions with CS at shopsmith have been less than stellar so far.

I would guess that Dave handled the email response. I would call and speak with Jan (or Linda) and share the website information. I would be darned surprised if you did not get something. If Dave answers, you know what to do.]