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Hey Dustywoodworker! Regarding snipe on planers, it's typical to have this occur. The best way to resolve this to have an 18" long sacrificial scrap board at the beginning and follow it directly behind with the selected boards. Finish the planing by having another sacrificial board (or same sac...

Putttn and Scottss and other forum members, The Shopsmith Traveling Academy is a bargain and wealth of information can be gained by attending one of Rick's classes. He uses the 520 for the demo, but also discusses the 510 model. A recommendation is to write down some questions you may have before yo...

Putttn and Scottss and other forum members, The Shopsmith Traveling Academy is a bargain and wealth of information can be gained by attending one of Rick's classes. He uses the 520 for the demo, but also discusses the 510 model. A recommendation is to write down some questions you may have before yo...

Hey Piccut and other Forum members! PSA sandpaper = pressure sensitive adhesive. An easy way is to use the bath tub, put enough HOT water almost up to the set screw in shaft of the disk and leave the disk in the hot water for about 15 minutes. A laundry tub is not sufficient as the water will cool d...

Hi Wooddan, As you can see already, you have found your way into the Shopsmith family of woodworkers. Eric gave you a few tips to be helpful for a new owner. I would like to add a couple more to the pile: 1. The Shopsmith has been sitting for awhile and I would recommend tuning it up before you star...

Hey Dustywoodworker and Folks, Here's some enlightenment and response to your questions on the SHARPENING GUIDE, 555204: 1. It's to be used with the FLAT DISC , NOT the conical, NOR with velcro fastening as the heat from the sharpening of the chisels will melt the velcro backing and it's not "s...

Hey Scott, Regarding the jointer knife sharpener: Use the conical sander with the table flat. Do NOT set the table to the 4 degrees if you want to achieve the proper clearances/angle for the knives. As mentioned in one of the other replies, move the table and headstock all the way to the right side ...

I plan to make the jig, guage, whatever we want to call it out of a fairly thick piece of plexiglass--like the piece you can buy to make your own router table. (I have "issues" with glass in my shop) :eek: I can recess the magnets just like the wooden jig. I also thought of recessing the ...

Spike (one of our three traveling academy instructors) has a cool jig, and I know he lurks around this forum. Maybe we can beg him to join in. Come on, Spike. I'll send you a case of your favorite motor oil. With all good wishes, Hey Nick, I will get the correct angles for the jointer knife set-up ...

Nick, Good things are going on at the "homestead" with you aboard. Sounds like some great ideas could be shown as discussed in conversation with you. I will try to put some things together this week for you.:) Way to go!!! Other forum users, Nick is a welcome site to this forum and brings ...