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Saw Arbors

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In looking for a saw blade arbor, (my Shopsmith did not have one) I am finding that there are many variations of them. Can someone in the know give some input? For example, a 5/8" arbor is for a normal saw blade. the 1 1/4" arbor is for the Shopsmith blade. Did all arbors fit on any model? In other words, the opening is 5/8"?
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rickdehaan61 wrote:In looking for a saw blade arbor, (my Shopsmith did not have one) I am finding that there are many variations of them. Can someone in the know give some input? For example, a 5/8" arbor is for a normal saw blade. the 1 1/4" arbor is for the Shopsmith blade. Did all arbors fit on any model? In other words, the opening is 5/8"?

There is one other 'variation'. The larger table for the 505,510,520 model requires a longer arbor. However that is so as to permit 'automatic' alignment of the blade to the blade slot. Either arbor can be used on either table version but may require manual alignment(by adjusting the quill/headstock).

You are correct, they all have a 5/8" bore to insert over the quill shaft.

Be aware there are other arbors which are not intended to be used for saw blades. They also have a 5/8" threaded end. They 'can' be used for saw blades, but they may interfere with the table trunion(not recommended).
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Makes sense!! Thanks for the info!!
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Here is a catalog listing of the arbors intended to be used on the table saw.

and a Shaper Arbor

and then there is the Molder/Dado Arbor.

Hmmm, I think the online catalog is pretty neat!:rolleyes:
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dusty wrote:Here is a catalog listing of the arbors intended to be used on the table saw.

and a Shaper Arbor

and then there is the Molder/Dado Arbor.

Hmmm, I think the online catalog is pretty neat!:rolleyes:


OK, this is kind of a lazy morning for us and I may not be wide awake but what is a Shopsmith model "MR" as mentioned on the shaper arbor page? Is that the power station? Or???:confused:


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robinson46176 wrote:OK, this is kind of a lazy morning for us and I may not be wide awake but what is a Shopsmith model "MR" as mentioned on the shaper arbor page? Is that the power station? Or???:confused:


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The abbreviations used in a 1989 catalog were 510, 500, M7, M2 and ER for the model 510, 500, Mark VII, Mark II and 10ER. Since the ER and M7 are noted I am going to be on a typo and go with the Mark II as the model referenced by "MR".]
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robinson46176 wrote:OK, this is kind of a lazy morning for us and I may not be wide awake but what is a Shopsmith model "MR" as mentioned on the shaper arbor page? Is that the power station? Or???:confused:


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Methinks it is a M5 in disguise.;)

Actually I think the entire sentence is misplaced! I think it belongs with the speed increaser arbor(s).
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SDSSmith wrote:The abbreviations used in a 1989 catalog were 510, 500, M7, M2 and ER for the model 510, 500, Mark VII, Mark II and 10ER. Since the ER and M7 are noted I am going to be on a typo and go with the Mark II as the model referenced by "MR".]
Ya I fergit! SS does not acknowledge the existence of a Mark 5!:D
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dusty wrote:Here is a catalog listing of the arbors intended to be used on the table saw.

and a Shaper Arbor

and then there is the Molder/Dado Arbor.

Hmmm, I think the online catalog is pretty neat!:rolleyes:
Just be advised that the Moldy/Dado arbor may come in any one of at least three different configurations, under the same part number. Nearly any specification may vary.
(But they all sorta work.)
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Arbor Pictures

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Hey guys
Found this once when I was trying to figure out what arbor was what. Hope it helps.

http://picasaweb.google.com/PERRYOBEAR/SSARBORS#
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