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I am new to Shopsmith. I am curious how many folks use accessories mounted on the right-side - i.e. right-side when looking at the side with the power switch. Do you need the PowerPro upgrade (with reverse) to mount accessories on the right side? Which accessories work well when mounted on the right side? For instance, can I mount the belt sander on the right side?

Any photos would be appreciated.

The belt sander is intended to mount on either side since it has the drive shaft on both sides.

The JIG saw can mount on either side.
The compressor can mount on either side.(maybe)

The following MUST mount to the 'left' side or reverse direction(PowerPro) on the 'right' side.

Strip sander+
SCROLL saw
Band saw
Jointer
Planer*
Realize mounting on the 'right' side places the operating position BEHIND the SS.
* The planer mounted on the 'left' is operated from behind the SS.
+ The strip sander is run in reverse for lathe tool sharpening.

Did I omit any SPTs?

Bottom line is they are ALL intended to be mounted to the left. The right end is essentially for the lathe tailstock.

The Power Pro (and Mark VII) reversibility creates new options.

I have the power pro and I almost always use the band saw on the right because of how my shop is set up. You just have to remember to set up to run in reverse. That is the only regular use of SPT's on the right for me.

Ed

JPG said,

The compressor can mount on either side.(maybe)

I checked the manuals for both the early (beginning in the 1950's) compressor and the later Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Neither addresses running the compressors in reverse. I have not tried running either one in reverse to check if they would work. Restoring the early compressor is still on my to do list.

JPG, I believe you covered all the SPT's.

The first compressor was a diaphram pump that I am sure can be reversed.

The Campbell Housfield I am unsure of. If mechanical valves are relevant, it likely cannot run both directions.