gospelman.1

gospelman.1 · Post by **gospelman.1** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:35 pm

I was wondering if you could use other saw blades or dado tools from other saws on the shopsmith? An how if you can?

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:47 pm

Welcome to the forum! You may need a smaller arbor from Shopsmith to use the blades. You should be able to order those from the company. By the way, don't forget to update you location in your profile. You will receive a lot of assistance on this forum. I know I have.

BPR

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:08 pm

Yes, Shopsmith makes 5/8" arbors in both the MKV 500 (555321)and 510/520 (555608) versions for saw blades with a 5/8" arbor hole.

For the dado you use the Dado/Molder Arbor (555506). You would also need the Dado Table Insert, ((505621) for the MKV 500, or the (555120) insert for the 510/520. For the Shopsmith, or any saw 2 HP or less, the 6" dado is preferred.

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:14 pm

Welcome, and come back often.

Yes, Shopsmith makes 5/8" arbors in both the MKV 500 (555321)and 510/520 (555608) versions for saw blades with a 5/8" arbor hole.

For the dado you use the Dado/Molder Arbor (555506). You would also need the Dado Table Insert, ((505621) for the MKV 500, or the (555120) insert for the 510/520. For the Shopsmith, or any saw 2 HP or less, the 6" dado is preferred.

woodburner · Post by **woodburner** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:36 pm

And don't forget that the saw blades should not exceed 10-inches.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:52 pm

woodburner wrote:And don't forget that the saw blades should not exceed 10-inches.

Or 9" if using a certain older model with an 'extra' blade slot.