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  1. Thread: My mistake

    by Mike Kelly
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    Thanks Tom. I didn't touch the quill. I had the...

    Thanks Tom. I didn't touch the quill. I had the sheave rubbing the motor housing and I can't see a wavy washer this big on any of the lower parts in the parts list.
  2. Thread: My mistake

    by Mike Kelly
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    My mistake

    In rebuilding my Mark 5 Shopsmith I had a part left over. It runs fine but I did not take pictures "before" so I am not qualified for the "after" solution!
    Can any of you Shopsmith educated folks...
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    I blue taped a rag on the top so I wouldn’t get...

    I blue taped a rag on the top so I wouldn’t get it in my face. Thanks for the feedback. I thought about gluing it back together but it just crumbles in your hand.
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    Porter Cable quality

    I just pulled my BN125A out of it's case and the air diverter was litterly rotted away in pieces in the case. The replacement part is $35 plus tax and shipping. The cheap Harbor Freight 18 gauge...
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    I do have several pieces of EMT in my shed to...

    I do have several pieces of EMT in my shed to try. I am probably tone deaf, but I can make noise for the neighbors!
    Thanks all for the help!
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    No Dave. just a round "wheel" with no axle hole....

    No Dave. just a round "wheel" with no axle hole. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Ideas for scrap pieces

    I have a lot of 2 3/8" x 3/4" Baltic Birch "wheels". Any ideas as what to make with them? Yes I know what I can do with them in some respects! Thanks
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    Looks like the upper housing has changed and they...

    Looks like the upper housing has changed and they have ER collets. The advertised price is $299. I guess Woodcraft and Amazon are getting rid of old stock they have "found" and their prices are below...
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    3 1/4 HP Router availability

    I just noticed that the Bora Portamate PM-P254 router is available again on Amazon and Woodcraft for anyone wanting replacement for broken Porter Cable.
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    Yes Rick. This came before your dust system. It...

    Yes Rick. This came before your dust system. It did a pretty good job with the 2 1/2” hose keeping up with a jointer or planer. It has a 6.5 amp motor and was my go to before my Oneida. The small...
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    I accidentally found it on Amazon. "Replacement...

    I accidentally found it on Amazon. "Replacement for Shop Vac Hose End Coupling Vacuum Cleaner 1 1/4" Wand Stub #88-1324-04" and it was $6.28. The hard part was cutting out the old worn out part from...
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    459595 I have even upgraded it with an Oneida...

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    I have even upgraded it with an Oneida Dust Deputy. It collapsed the Rockler Dust Separator and broke the lid. It made an expensive garbage bin after that.
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    Thanks. Yes I did Al. I even sent them this...

    Thanks. Yes I did Al. I even sent them this picture showing the manufacturers label. They had no idea what it was.459594

    They didn't have anything to sell me at any rate.
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    Old Shopsmith vacuum attachments

    I have two very old Shopsmith vacuums that I think we're made by Shop-Vac in the early 80's. The problem I am having is finding replacement parts that fit the poor old hose. Attached is a picture of...
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    Bora PM-P254 3 1/4 HP Router

    I would like some feedback on the Bora PM-254 router. I have been using a Bora PM-254 since last October with absolute joy. I bought it over a year ago as backup to the 4 Porter Cable routers that I...
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    Just replaced PC Router with a BORA

    Just replaced my least trusty PC with a BORA. I just wished I had done it a year ago! This thing is quiet and smooth running. I really like it so far. Do any of you use this replacement?
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    I have had a Shopsmith Mark V since 1982. Sorry...

    I have had a Shopsmith Mark V since 1982. Sorry to hear David has passed. We will miss his face! Last year I purchased an old Mark V and a basket full of parts that became a backup powerhead. It came...
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    Porter Cable Stick it sandpaper

    Is anyone else having problem with PC Stick it sandpaper? When I remove it from pad it is tearing up the pad on my sander. It really sticks on and wants to stay on. I have tried several sources of...
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    Behlen Salad Bowl finish

    Does anyone know where to purchase Behlen's Salad Bowl finish 603-0015. I think they have been bought by Mohawk. I have two very old pints but would prefer some a little fresher. I could probably...
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    Bruce, this was just a stain, not any finish or...

    Bruce, this was just a stain, not any finish or paint. Didn't have a problem with the Festool but I did with the PC.
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    Bruce, the hickory started out as bare wood and a...

    Bruce, the hickory started out as bare wood and a stain was added 4 times after it was taken back to bare wood to get rid of the swirl marks. The Festool sanders are so good with dust extraction that...
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    Thanks Mark. I turned the sander on while on the...

    Thanks Mark. I turned the sander on while on the board. (Both the ETS EC 150/3 and RTS 400.) I took it off the board before removing power. I cleaned between each grit with a vacuum of the sander...
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    341957 Here is what happened no matter what I...

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    Here is what happened no matter what I did.
    The orbit is 3mm. Vacuum was at minimum and pressure just enough to guide sander.
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    I found this old link as I have been trying to...

    I found this old link as I have been trying to re-learn how to sand with a new Festool ETS EC 150/3 EQ. I was trying to finish a hickory project and kept getting swirls no matter what I did. I even...
  25. Rick, I have had a PC in my ShopBot for years. ...

    Rick, I have had a PC in my ShopBot for years. It started screaming at me yesterday so I replaced it with one I got off of EBay 4 years ago anticipating someday I would need it. Just needs bearings,...
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