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I'm new to the forum and enjoy reading the posts so, I thought I should throw one out there.

Here are some pics of my restored 10ER that I bought used 40 years ago from its original owner. It is S/N 84001.

I purchased a spare table assembly on eBay and modified it to hold a router lift. The SS makes a real stable base for the router table and most of the time is not in the way.

I have used my Shopsmith a lot and have come to appreciate its strengths and limitations.

beeg wrote:GREAT looking 10ER. Welcome to the forum too.

Ditto. Ditto.

heidtwd wrote:I'm new to the forum and enjoy reading the posts so, I thought I should throw one out there.

Here are some pics of my restored 10ER that I bought used 40 years ago from its original owner. It is S/N 84001.

I purchased a spare table assembly on eBay and modified it to hold a router lift. The SS makes a real stable base for the router table and most of the time is not in the way.

I have used my Shopsmith a lot and have come to appreciate its strengths and limitations.

So can you describe to us how you built your modified router table?

I bought a table and carriage assembly on eBay for about $30. It was pretty rough and still needs some cosmetic work.

At the time, about a year ago, I had access to a Bridgeport mill.

I setup the table on the mill and cut out a rectangular hole the exact size and depth of a Rockler router lift. The exact location took a little planning to leave behind enough of the table ribbing to support the lift. After some hand work to make the lift fit tightly and exactly flush with the table top. I secured the lift with (2) straps at diagonal corners through the mounting holes provided.

In order to provide clearance for the lift mechanism and router motor, I had to cut the casting between the table uprights. Even without the casting spanning between the uprights, the table is very stable and works just fine.

I don't have a lot of room in my shop so this solution gave me a good solid router table without another piece of furniture. I think the whole concept is in keeping with the Shopsmith philosophy.

Looks like your profile should say "very sharp guy" along with sharp planes and chisels. Super contribution you've made!

Very nice unit and a brilliant upgrade! And welcome aboard.

Looks great! Very cool idea adding the router table!