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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:08 am
by paulmcohen
jm51 wrote:Am I correct in thinking that if the table saw function isn't used, then there is no advantage to the 520 upgrade?
From a 505/510 probably not, from a 500 there are other advantages even without the tablesaw. The hand-crank can be used with the lathe to adjust the tool-rest, with the drill press to position the table. Its bin years since I did the upgrade from the 500 so it is hard to remember all the differences.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:15 am
by paulmcohen
heathicus wrote:Jig saw? Circular Saw? Radial Arm Saw? Sliding Miter Saw? Hand saw?
Yes and I have almost every one except Radial Arm Saw plus a reciprocal saw and most of them are battery opperated.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:53 am
by dforeman
I can't really comment on the 510/520 versus a 500 because I've only ever had a 510 but I find that I use the table saw function quite a bit. I even built one of the support jigs that somebody one here designed (very helpful). However, I have found that I use the table saw most when making rip cuts. Before I inherited the Shopsmith I did everything with a circular saw, so I often grab that for cross cuts and cutting large sheets of plywood. Call me a creature of habit.
Female Woodworkers
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:58 am
by dusty
and the subject of this thread was what?.......Female Woodworkers!
I can't help but wonder why this forum spends so much time OFF TOPIC. Does anyone read the posts before they comment?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:40 pm
by mrhart
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quote=dusty]and the subject of this thread was what?.......Female Woodworkers!
I can't help but wonder why this forum spends so much time OFF TOPIC. Does anyone read the posts before they comment?[/quote]
Female woodworkers?.........Yes, those are good. Start a poll.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:43 pm
by robinson46176
I think it de-railed at message #19...
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:28 pm
by JPG
paulmcohen wrote:From a 505/510 probably not, from a 500 there are other advantages even without the tablesaw. The hand-crank can be used with the lathe to adjust the tool-rest, with the drill press to position the table. Its bin years since I did the upgrade from the 500 so it is hard to remember all the differences.
Crank, lever. Same function, different handle!;)
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:31 pm
by JPG
I think the subject matter departed the 'subject' in the first post.
" I also have the chane to buy a 500 to 510 upgrade for about $350 plus shipping. Is this worth it and a smart thing to do? "
BTW, Where'd she go? I do hope we did not cause her to run off holding her head and screaming!
Journeyjane is still here
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:58 pm
by journeyjane
I decided to get to know my 500 really good before doing any upgrade. My tendency has been to buy things I don't fully use, or buy things before I need them, and I want to change the way I function. I did order some DVDs from the Shopsmith website to learn all I can about my 500--would like to learn how to tear it down and then put it back together. Thanks for all the helpful posts on this thread.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:46 pm
by JPG
journeyjane wrote:I decided to get to know my 500 really good before doing any upgrade. My tendency has been to buy things I don't fully use, or buy things before I need them, and I want to change the way I function. I did order some DVDs from the Shopsmith website to learn all I can about my 500--would like to learn how to tear it down and then put it back together. Thanks for all the helpful posts on this thread.
Welcome Back!;)