Shopsmith Demo

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:37 pm

ThankYou! I was not sure if you were referring to the M7 pivot/lock or something new on the lift assist.

I assume the 'set screw(big) stop' that previously existed on the head rest end is no more. The large pin and slot at both ends should eliminate the tendency to twist(way tubes etc.). However two adjustments have been lost. Hope that is good!:rolleyes:

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:52 pm

JPG40504 wrote:ThankYou! I was not sure if you were referring to the M7 pivot/lock or something new on the lift assist.

I assume the 'set screw(big) stop' that previously existed on the head rest end is no more. The large pin and slot at both ends should eliminate the tendency to twist(way tubes etc.). However two adjustments have been lost. Hope that is good!:rolleyes:

The lift assist doesn't change. It is the M7 pivot locks that are superior to prior design. Oh one question I had was how does one make use of lift assist on other end. The headstock is removed all the way to the end opposite lift assist. Lift assist is detached at the top, the opposite end is lifted while top end of lift assist lays on the floor. Fjimp

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:43 pm

Mike Jones of Idaho, who is conducting the Shopsmith Demos in Aurora CO called today to clarify a question I raised about the new wheel sets for Mark V's. He explained that if one uses the template correctly and doesn't attempt to modify it the results are fine. Time will tell as I ordered a set. I got a kick out of him a couple of times during his demo he ask me to show of the pen and pencil in my pocket. This morning he really puffed up my ego and explained the set I use every day are about the best work he has seen. Now I need to find a pin to deflate my ego. Oh wait my granddaughter is coming here for the night, she always does a good job in that department:p Fjimp

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:08 pm

fjimp wrote:Mike Jones of Idaho, who is conducting the Shopsmith Demos in Aurora CO called today to clarify a question I raised about the new wheel sets for Mark V's. He explained that if one uses the template correctly and doesn't attempt to modify it the results are fine. Time will tell as I ordered a set. I got a kick out of him a couple of times during his demo he ask me to show of the pen and pencil in my pocket. This morning he really puffed up my ego and explained the set I use every day are about the best work he has seen. Now I need to find a pin to deflate my ego. Oh wait my granddaughter is coming here for the night, she always does a good job in that department:p Fjimp

Wonder what 'fine' means! Too many have questioned the result and I do not think any of them has attempted to 'modify' the installation.

Tis possible there are different piston bore depths?

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:10 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Wonder what 'fine' means! Too many have questioned the result and I do not think any of them has attempted to 'modify' the installation.

Tis possible there are different piston bore depths?

To be clear on that front - I didn't deviate and got what I consider sub-par results on the casters. Oh, and SS customer service never emailed me back on the topic

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:22 pm

damagi wrote:To be clear on that front - I didn't deviate and got what I consider sub-par results on the casters. Oh, and SS customer service never emailed me back on the topic

They do not do e-mail well!

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:31 pm

JPG40504 wrote:They do not do e-mail well!

As often as we have discussed Shopsmith not responding to email well makes me wonder if one has a potential issue why it is we don't pick up the phone and resolve it.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:57 am

I have not purchased new wheels and therefore have not experienced the issue regarding the template; however, there have been too many negative experiences reported here to accept that the template is "fine" and provides "fine" results.

Using my wheels, on the 510 and/or520, I experience the same problems. The legs are not lifted quite far enough off the floor and therefore occasionally drag. This happens with original (unmodified) equipment.

This leads me to believe that maybe the Shopsmith folks do not understand the issue. Either that or they have a nice smooth floor in the factor test area.

I think they make a mistake by dismissing this complaint without some significant study.

Maybe this is what happens when a service provider suffers with a budget shortfall.

holsgo · Post by **holsgo** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:31 am

Just saw a demo in manassas, va yesterday. Love the high RPM's and smooth operation. Very cool to see it live.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:31 pm

[quote="dusty"]I have not purchased new wheels and therefore have not experienced the issue regarding the template]

Old / new, modified / unmodified, Flat washers will raise the 'operational' positions. Put over the stem between the piston and the swivel frame.

Just be sure to not overdo it so as to keep the legs from firmly resting on the floor in 'lowered' position.