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New Shopsmith web page
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:41 pm
by cincinnati
Shopsmith just posted this on Face Book. New web page.
http://www.shopsmithabrasives.com/
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:38 pm
by dusty
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:55 pm
by judaspre1982
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:00 pm
by Ron309753
I like the 'Begin the Journey' videos, and they have 'SawDust Sessions' videos in larger format, but I don't know if all of them are there.
Cool site anyway!
Sincerely,
Ron309753
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:58 pm
by wa2crk
Added this to my favorites!!
Bill V
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:51 pm
by JPG
Checked the storage system link - look like those that were discontinued. Dated 9/04. Have not checked the part # yet. Have now = not found*****
Gray on gray hard for me to read.
Looking up indeed!
***** apparently those are the same links as are on the 'previous' site = (lotta out of date stuff) Not good to be exposing 'new' potential customers to that which is no longer available!
But then those are 'manuals links.
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:01 am
by tryinhard
dusty wrote:Are any of the new abrasives compatible to the Shopsmith Belt Sander and Sanding Disks?
I would guess that there won't be. These abrasives are advertised to last up to 4 times longer, while the green ceramic sanding accessories already available for the disk and belt sander are stated to last 5 to 10 times longer. Reading the descriptions for both abrasives, I don't think they are the same underlying material.
I was surprised that the "Shopsmith" abrasives being sold are not the green ceramic versions.
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:13 pm
by JPG
tryinhard wrote:I would guess that there won't be. These abrasives are advertised to last up to 4 times longer, while the green ceramic sanding accessories already available for the disk and belt sander are stated to last 5 to 10 times longer. Reading the descriptions for both abrasives, I don't think they are the same underlying material.
I was surprised that the "Shopsmith" abrasives being sold are not the green ceramic versions.
My guess - $$$$$$$$$$ Also they may be merely selling a vendor's wares under the ss brand. May also be a joint effort with Lowe's. Who knowes?
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:47 pm
by dusty
tryinhard wrote:I would guess that there won't be. These abrasives are advertised to last up to 4 times longer, while the green ceramic sanding accessories already available for the disk and belt sander are stated to last 5 to 10 times longer. Reading the descriptions for both abrasives, I don't think they are the same underlying material.
I was surprised that the "Shopsmith" abrasives being sold are not the green ceramic versions.
I think you might be telling me that Shopsmith is already selling sanding supplies that are an upgrade to what I have in the shop. This might be the downside of "stocking up during specials". A year or so ago, I spent a bundle on sanding supplies. I may never need to place an order for belts or disks again.
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:48 pm
by SDSSmith
It does appear that they have belts that should work with the belt sander on this
page.