Owning a Shopsmith has been one of my dreams and I am glad to have finally acquired one. I am looking forward to starting my first woodworking project and many years of enjoying my Shopsmith.
Patrick
Clinton, TN
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Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
I just purchased a Mark 510 locally in excellent condition and am enjoying the posts from other newbies and advice from the veterans. I have not even used my new toy and already thinking about upgrading it to a double-tilt.
Owning a Shopsmith has been one of my dreams and I am glad to have finally acquired one. I am looking forward to starting my first woodworking project and many years of enjoying my Shopsmith.
Patrick
Clinton, TN
Owning a Shopsmith has been one of my dreams and I am glad to have finally acquired one. I am looking forward to starting my first woodworking project and many years of enjoying my Shopsmith.
Patrick
Clinton, TN
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right. Henry Ford
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dusty
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Think about that before you do it. What will double tilt do for you as long as you have the 510?
By my way of thinking, the double tilt has very little to offer until you pair it with a PowerPro.
By my way of thinking, the double tilt has very little to offer until you pair it with a PowerPro.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Thank you for the advice, Dusty. My thought was that lifting the head for a drill press would be easier due to my arthritic condition.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right. Henry Ford
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dusty
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
If going into the drill press mode is your major issue, you should think seriously about getting the lift assist kit.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... assist.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... assist.htm
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Perfect, Dusty! Thank you for the great advice.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right. Henry Ford
Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
If you have room you can also get a second SS.
That way the second one can be in the drill press mode.
I have a SS 510 and Mark 5. the Mark is always in the drill press mode.
That way I can store my belt sander, jig saw, jointer, lathe tools and band saw on the Mark 5.
That way the second one can be in the drill press mode.
I have a SS 510 and Mark 5. the Mark is always in the drill press mode.
That way I can store my belt sander, jig saw, jointer, lathe tools and band saw on the Mark 5.
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ERLover
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Welcome and enjoy, I agree get another for a DP and can make the rails into a shorty or mini. OR go all out and join the elite club, having a ER 10 with a Variable Speed Changer, best DP or lathe around.
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Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
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everettdavis
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Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Welcome to the family and welcome home.
As you have already seen, folks here are willing to help.
As others will tell you the top two 'sticky posts' in Maintenance and Repair are your index to all things you need to know in getting and keeping your machine(s) in top running order.
Learn early how to clean, inspect, lubricate, wax, and adjust your machine as well as how to use it safely and it will bring many years of smiles and service to you.
Everett
As you have already seen, folks here are willing to help.
As others will tell you the top two 'sticky posts' in Maintenance and Repair are your index to all things you need to know in getting and keeping your machine(s) in top running order.
Learn early how to clean, inspect, lubricate, wax, and adjust your machine as well as how to use it safely and it will bring many years of smiles and service to you.
Everett
Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Welcome Patrick! Congrats on your new toy!!!
I use my 500 for the band saw horizontal boring and sanding. I have 3 model 10's which are dedicated drill presses. Another model 10 for lathe.
When you find another Mark or model 10 which is reasonable for you, buy it and keep either one in the drill press mode.
All the best,
Mike
I use my 500 for the band saw horizontal boring and sanding. I have 3 model 10's which are dedicated drill presses. Another model 10 for lathe.
When you find another Mark or model 10 which is reasonable for you, buy it and keep either one in the drill press mode.
All the best,
Mike
Re: Another Happy Shopsmith Owner
Enjoy your "new" Shopsmith. Now, start the motor turning and start making sawdust. It is one of the most enjoyable hobbies you can have. Your Shopsmith was made to cut wood. Don't disappoint it by letting it sit unused.