Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Head to head comparisons welcome too.
It worked well for me for many years. I only changed because I picked up a couple of Stonghold Chucks that came with Shopsmiths I purchased.
You can save the shipping fee by buying the Barracuda chuck from amazon (see link in my previous post). You will also need an adapter similar to this one.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop. .
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Bob
SDSSmith wrote:It worked well for me for many years. I only changed because I picked up a couple of Stonghold Chucks that came with Shopsmiths I purchased.
You can save the shipping fee by buying the Barracuda chuck from amazon (see link in my previous post). You will also need an adapter similar to this one.
SDSSmith wrote:It can be done with a faceplate but I find turning those type items easier with a scroll type chuck like this or this. I got many years of service from the basic barracuda chuck like this one. Just remember that you will need to get an adapter for any chuck that will fit the 5/8" spindle on the quill.
I have a Barracuda chuck system. I love it! Turned my first (and so far - only) bowl with it a few months ago. Chucks are pricey, but I think they are worth it if you get a good one.
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crosscreekcraig wrote:I have a Barracuda chuck system. I love it! Turned my first (and so far - only) bowl with it a few months ago. Chucks are pricey, but I think they are worth it if you get a good one.
Im anxiouse to try the chuck out, as well as some of the other tools. so far what I have done has been a breeze.
Problem is , every time I watch a SS video I see something else that I didn't know about. Im going to enjoy the shop this Winter.
I'm a guy who sold my nice scroll-chuck to help pay for my PowerPro a few years back. I keep some junk wood mounted to my 3" faceplate all the time; when it's all carved down I glue on some more.
Fred Sheldon
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
Im going to enjoy the shop this Winter.
