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Extra holes in headrest / used for ???

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:50 pm
by nuhobby
Hi,

Just thinking aloud on the other topic of the optional Bandsaw eccentrics.

I wonder if I might "firm up" the bandsaw out on the diving-board end of these long eccentrics, by fabricating a 3rd leg that goes down to the headrest.

The headrest has 2 small holes on either side of the latch-handle, which could be useful. I have no idea if/where those holes get used generally. Anyone know?

Thanks,

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:52 pm
by charlese
The two holes ar there for 1/4" bolts to hold the base to the bottom of a crate. When I sent mine to the movers, I used Wood screws and washers. That worked too!

See Page 2 of this - - http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/prod ... ipping.pdf

I never knew

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:38 pm
by kd6vpe
Charlese,
Thank you for the knowledge. I use them to store my allen wrenches.

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:38 am
by charlese
kd6vpe wrote:... I use them to store my allen wrenches.
Good use! I'll bet most machines see many more allen wrenches than bolts or screws!:D

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:12 pm
by wa2crk
HI
From an old Shopsmith owners manual they are to hold the allen wrench and the drill chuck key.
Bill