On Tue, 1 Dec 2009 1:07:40 -0600, mac davis wrote
(in message ):



I really don't think it's worth it, Tom, and would probably screw up the
Shopsmith..

Buy a real lathe and be happy with it.. New start at about $300 for a mini..
Nice used "full sized" ones out there fro $500 or so..

I use my Shopsmith all the time as a drill press and disk sander, wouldn't
consider using that fast, shaky thing for turning any more..


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

I agree. However, my very small shop will only accommodate one machine, so I
am willing to fiddle with the SS and put up with its shortcomings, as it
allows me to do much more than I otherwise might. I have also rewired the
motor so that I can easily reverse the motor with a flip of a switch (and
restart). This is useful for me for on-lathe sanding.
tom koehler

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I will find a way or make one.