The "Business End" of the Shopsmith Bandsaw: Upper and Lower Guides and Bearings

[Chad]

My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood

SHOP NOTES: Previously we investigated the Auto-Tracking and the Tension System of the Shopsmith 11" bandsaw, so in this video, we will move to the "Business End" of the saw and study the Upper and Lover blade guides and thrust bearing. We also talk a bit about the evolution of modern bandsaws and even take a brief look at a Taiwanese clone of the Shopsmith bandsaw, which was imported and sold by Total Shop.

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Here's the link to our previous bandsaw video, which covered the Auto-Tracking and Tensioning System: https://youtu.be/zCBlSe4Z450

Products used in this video (in no particular order):
Timber Wolf 1/2" x 72" 4 TPI bandsaw blade for the Shopsmith bandsaw: https://amzn.to/34ShtU5
Two options for a "Shopsmith Toolbox" AKA: Long 5/32 Inch Cushion Grip Hex T-Handle T-Key Allen (hex) wrench: https://amzn.to/3lAx7tg but a better deal might be this twofer deal: https://amzn.to/2Dj7ETO

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#Shospmith #ShopsmithBandsaw #TotalShopBandsaw

[Chad]

My Growth Rings with Scott Markwood

SHOP NOTES:
This video we will tackle Q&A's from my last video: "The "Business End" of the Shopsmith Bandsaw: Upper & Lower Guides & Bearings"

Welcome to the first mid-week MGRs video, "STUMPED? Q&A" Why "STUMPED? Q&A?" Well, I asked viewers a week ago to suggest a good name for a follow-up show and while there were a bunch of wonderful suggestions, few conveyed the idea that what you are about to see is something new, but on a topic we've already covered. Another that I really liked was "Refinished", but I'm concerned that the YouTube algorithm will disappoint people who are looking for tips on refinishing!

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Here's an idea: If you aren't ready or able to join the channel, you can always support the channel by watching, clicking the thumbs-up, commenting, sharing, and by clicking through the provided links whenever you are shopping on Amazon or eBay. You don't even need to purchase the items these links lead to, but by going through these links they'll reward us with a small "finders fee". Thanks in advance for the support!

I've created an Amazon list of many of the tools that I have found to be indispensable in my shop. http://a.co/0GLhuR2 You may have to click the "Filter" link to show the items in the list. I suggest sorting them by priority.

Here are shortcuts to specific topics:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Dude, the audio in the "Business End" video was ROUGH!
1:44 - Side to side post movement
2:32 - A funky, SS BS trick, and a preview of our next video
2:51 - The brass setscrew's effect on the top bearing location
3:38 - Yes, the bottom thrust bearing is part of the Auto-Track system
3:57 - Did Shopsmith (Magna) make Sears Craftsman bandsaws?
4:53 - Groove worn in old style thrust bearings
5:55 - Replace the old bronze rollers with new ball bearing rollers?
6:30 - Do you HAVE to turn the MKV to SLOW before turning it off?
8:33 - It's nice to be loved

Visit http://www.MyGrowthRings.com
Follow on Instagram @MyGrowthRings
I also blog at http://www.tool-hunter.com/shopsmith-posts and http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/

DISCLAIMER:
A few viewers have requested I provide affiliate links to help them find the products I use and as a way of supporting the channel through commission. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, there is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate and an eBay affiliate I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. I always recommend shopping around for a better price. Thank you for supporting My Growth Rings!

Products used in this video (in no particular order):
Timber Wolf 1/2" x 72" 4 TPI bandsaw blade for the Shopsmith bandsaw: https://amzn.to/34ShtU5

Two options for a "Shopsmith Toolbox" AKA: Long 5/32 Inch Cushion Grip Hex T-Handle T-Key Allen (hex) wrench: https://amzn.to/3lAx7tg but a better deal might be this twofer deal: https://amzn.to/2Dj7ETO

#Shospmith #ShopsmithBandsaw #StumpedQandA