Has anyone tried to adapt the Incra line of sleds to use on the Shopsmith (Mark V), notably the 5000 and express versions?
Incra used to make Shopsmith versions of these sleds but no longer does. I'm wondering about whether to purchase one and try making it work on my Shopsmith. One issue with this is the miter slots don't match in size, but wondering whether anyone's tried and came up with a workaround.
Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
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- twistsol
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Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
I had an Incra 5000 on my shopsmith and went the other way and moved it over to my cast iron saw. The only difference is the miter bar, and I had to replace the drop panel since mine was cut for the Shopsmith and needed a new one for my new saw.
The 5000 is a really awesome setup for mitering, or for me, cutting panels.
The 5000 is a really awesome setup for mitering, or for me, cutting panels.
Thanks much,
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
I have a Shopsmith edition Incra 5000 that another forum member gifted to me.
The only solutions I can think of for the miter bar are (1) to try using the Shopsmith conical disc sander to sand the Incra bar to the correct width or (2) make a hardwood runner and put some 10-24 inserts in it to accept the machine screws that are used to attach the miter bar to to the sled.
Good luck, I really like mine (although it is big!).
The only solutions I can think of for the miter bar are (1) to try using the Shopsmith conical disc sander to sand the Incra bar to the correct width or (2) make a hardwood runner and put some 10-24 inserts in it to accept the machine screws that are used to attach the miter bar to to the sled.
Good luck, I really like mine (although it is big!).
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Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
You can order a miter bar from Shopsmith and just swap the bars. Or you could watch eBay and pick up a use Shopsmith miter bar.
I have been thinking about getting one. I also been watching eBay & Facebook market place to see if somebody parting with of Shopsmith versions.
I have been thinking about getting one. I also been watching eBay & Facebook market place to see if somebody parting with of Shopsmith versions.
Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
My memory is that the miter bar on the Incra 5000 sled is quite a bit longer than any stock Shopsmith miter bar. It allows the big sled to engage the miter slot with the sled pulled all the way back to the edge of the table.
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Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
The Incra 5000 miter bar is 25 1/2 inches whereas the ShopSmith miter bar is 16" You should be able to make a miter bar from hardwood or UHMW. I used the stuff at the link below for a number of jigs.
Rockler UHMW
https://www.rockler.com/uhmw-plastic-jig-stock
Amazon also has smaller/cheaper pieces that could be easily trimmed to fit.
https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Fixtur ... 0274&psc=1
Thanks much,
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
Or, just use two SS miter bars. Cut a couple inches off of each one if required.twistsol wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:34 pmThe Incra 5000 miter bar is 25 1/2 inches whereas the ShopSmith miter bar is 16" You should be able to make a miter bar from hardwood or UHMW. I used the stuff at the link below for a number of jigs.
Rockler UHMW
https://www.rockler.com/uhmw-plastic-jig-stock
Amazon also has smaller/cheaper pieces that could be easily trimmed to fit.
https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Fixtur ... 0274&psc=1
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Re: Incra sleds for Shopsmith?
Cutting boards are cheaper: https://www.samsclub.com/p/bakers-chefs ... _product_1twistsol wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:34 pmThe Incra 5000 miter bar is 25 1/2 inches whereas the ShopSmith miter bar is 16" You should be able to make a miter bar from hardwood or UHMW. I used the stuff at the link below for a number of jigs.
Rockler UHMW
https://www.rockler.com/uhmw-plastic-jig-stock
Amazon also has smaller/cheaper pieces that could be easily trimmed to fit.
https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Fixtur ... 0274&psc=1
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