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One other detail about the Shopsmith Mortiser that I didn't see mentioned: You need to support the table with something like a 2x4 between the table and the floor to help prevent deflection of the table when you mortise in the drill press mode.

billmayo wrote:Thanks to Andy Milligan for sending me the file. This forum is a great place to get Shopsmith questions answered.

You're welcome Bill.

Mike vonBuelow wrote:Oooh, ooh, ooh

Can I put a grinding stone wheel on this to be my tool sharpener for my lathe turning tools?

If you do, you should consider the following:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/item ... tem=555470

That looks good to me too and since it works, you may not wish to mess with it. That said, most router table dust collection systems I have seen are from the back of the router fence. Any chance something like this would work for you and eliminate the hose sticking straight up? [ATTACH]26284[/ATTACH]

Here is more information about what is called "Pykrete:"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pykrete

Pretty amazing stuff.

The following plans seem to be a compromise between a track saw set-up (which I use) and a vertical panel saw. It appears to really be a vertical holding system with track saw. In any case, it might be worth the $5 to check it out.

http://www.plansnow.com/panelcutguide.html

I'm also a mineral oil person. But not the mineral oil you purchase at the local hardware store. I prefer using a "food safe" mineral oil. So I get mine at Tractors Supply. Works like a charm and doesn't spoil. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/ideal-animal-health-mineral-oil-light-1-g...

In my humble opinion, here are a couple of the best ways to get to know your Jointer (other than actually using it ):

How to use it in Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone:
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm

And the owner's manual:
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I'm sorry to tell you that what you are missing is more than just a "bolt." It is an assembly of parts to clamp the round arm to the base. And the really bad news is that it is not stocked by Shopsmith (I know, I checked when I needed one). My solution is to make up my own based on the fol...

I have attached a reduced file size model 610 jigsaw manual for your reference.