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I'm looking for a source for an TS blade arbor that will allow me to use standard 5/8" blades. SS store has em for about $30 but there has to be something you guys/gals use that's not so pricey(nothing on ebay thats much cheaper).

thanks in advance for any info,

Brian

Calstar;
The 5/8 inch blade arbors are a rare item even on E-Bay. My suggestion is to bite the bullet or wait until SS has them on sale. There are certain considerations that may make using a non SS arbor a dangerous condition. You may want to call SS customer service and see if they know of any upcoming sales. I have seen 5/8 arbors go on E-Bay for almost as much as SS sells them for.
Bill V

Calstar;
I was just on the SS website ordering a part and noticed that the price for a new arbor for any model is $31.99. I also saw one on E-Bay for $31.75. Is buying old to save two bits worth the risk?
Bill V

The one from SS is pricey but is very nicely made and will fit and work properly and clear the guards etc. If I used my SS's more for a tablesaw I would want several but for my needs I can get along fine with just one and several of the 1-1/4" ones.
If you are good friends with a machinist you might buy one then get him to make you some extras (for something like bear and pretzels). but if you have to pay regular rates for machining I doubt that you could have one duplicated for SS's price.
I have the equipment and am a fair machinist but I wouldn't bother to make them. I would buy them from SS...
Another option often mentioned here is getting a saw-shop to punch the hole on vendor blades to 1-1/4".

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