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There was a complete, very good condition, Total Shop 6" jointer listed on eBay less than a year ago. I think they are rarely seen advertised for sale.

Here is an idea:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/60822

I once very carefully used a regular wire brush wheel on the Shopsmith aluminium band saw wheels and replaced the tires with Urethane type tires rather than the factory Rubber type tires. However, I think when I replace them the next time (and I think I will soon) I will use a brass wire brush wheel...

If you do not mind traveling a distance to get a bargain try 'searchtempest.com' It utilizes craigslist but gives results from a range you select. Also, sometimes other sites like: Facebook, Offerup, LetGo, Shopgoodwill and ETBH (Everything But The House) . . . will have a Shopsmith for you. And as ...

Thanks Much!
I was given an old Mark II and this manual will help.
I have a few Mark V's and Sawsmiths so I am going to give the Mark II to a friend. The quill needs new bearings. But, free is free.
Thanks again for the great job.

The link you posted did not seem to work for the free plan.
This one does:
https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/pla ... take-truck
Thanks much for sharing.

Is anyone else having problems with the links . . . - Shopsmith Academy and - Sawdust Sessions ¿¿¿¿¿ not linking ????? I get the following message: This page isn’t working http://www.shopsmithacademy.com didn’t send any data. ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE I really miss the videos and attached files. :-(

The only thing I have noticed is the splines inside the cup portion, if it is not solidly in place, will strip out. So, how might that possibly happen? I showed a friend how to use the SS bandsaw, but they were not paying attention when I showed them that the headstock must be firmly pushed into the...

To me this is a very helpful post, here on the forum, concerning the Total Shop.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/commu ... t3024.html