Do you have another saw besides the Shopsmith?
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- Ed in Tampa
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Do you have another saw besides the Shopsmith?
I was wondering how many use the Shopsmith but have another saw (table, Radial arm, etc) that they also use.
I have a few friends that use the SS for everything but primary cutting. They keep theirs for functions like the disk sander, drill press, lathe, and to power their band saw, jointer and other accessories. I was just wondering how many of us have another saw.
I own a Radial arm but I still do most of my primary cutting on the SS. Although I have considered buying a table saw more than once or twice.
Ed
I have a few friends that use the SS for everything but primary cutting. They keep theirs for functions like the disk sander, drill press, lathe, and to power their band saw, jointer and other accessories. I was just wondering how many of us have another saw.
I own a Radial arm but I still do most of my primary cutting on the SS. Although I have considered buying a table saw more than once or twice.
Ed
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I have a DeWalt Sliding Compound miter saw with Laser that I use for crosscutting.
Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
I inherited a Rohbi radial arm saw but have yet to use it. I went to a lot of trouble just to obtain a manual as this saw is now discontinued. My hand circular saw gets some use - mostly outside because of the dust and noise.
In my new shop I'm going to try to limit the number of tools powered by universal motors in an effort to reduce the noise level.
In my new shop I'm going to try to limit the number of tools powered by universal motors in an effort to reduce the noise level.
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I have a Dewalt DW 746, which I had prior to buying my 520. It is a good saw, but it doesn't see a lot of use. Mostly, I use it if I have to make a beveled cut on a long piece, which is easier for me due to the blade tilting versus the table. Also safer - again for me - due to the height of the Dewalt (I'm not exactly tall). That being said, I prefer my 520 for most cutting because the cut quality is better than that of the Dewalt.
Tim
Belchertown, Mass.
520/Band Saw
Belchertown, Mass.
520/Band Saw
I have a DeWalt Heavy Duty 12" Double Bevel Compound Miter Saw, DW 716, which I use for most cross cutting on 2 x 4's, 2 x 6's, up to 10". Also I have the saw set up on a Rigid folding miter saw table with wheels, so I can pull it out of my shop to do cutting and not have to make room in the shop, especially for long lengths of wood. It's convenient as I usually have my SS in the lathe mode. I still do all my ripping on the SS and like Chuck mentioned, I do any large pieces of plywood using a circular saw to get them down to manageable sizes to work with.
Ron from Lewisburg, TN
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Do You Have Another Saw besides the Shopsmith?
The Shopsmith is my only table saw.
However, I do a lot of cutting using a circular saw. Especially sheets goods. I cut down sheet goods to manageable size using my old 6 1/2" circular.
However, I do a lot of cutting using a circular saw. Especially sheets goods. I cut down sheet goods to manageable size using my old 6 1/2" circular.
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