Hi - I'm not from Virginia Beach, but I'm a Shopsmith user. I bought a Model 500 this year in a great deal spawned from a relocating woodworker. Before I...
Hi Dan - welcome! I thought of making my own larger table for the 500 but did a few other things instead - a monster sliding table, left and right extension...
Jscob - I ordered a rear trunion to assist the pivot on the new table top. I want to keep the original work table intact so I can still use it for other...
Hi Dan - okay, I get it now about the trunnion. Yes, I would like to see photos when you've got your custom table done. Routing on the Shopsmith - I gave up on...
Hi all - today is truly a "holy day" for Tidewater area woodworkers! The long-anticipated Woodcraft store opened at Janaf Shopping Center in Norfolk. I went...
Hi all - In case you didn't get the Shopsmith postcard special in the mail, it is about to end tomorrow. The deal is 15% off everything and free shipping too...
Shopsmith will be demonstrating soon here in Virginia Beach, so tell your friends! You can also order from the rep and get a discount. Also, they usually give...
Hi - I am selling Norm Abram's (New Yankee Workshop)measured drawing for the miter saw stand. Thought I was going to make it, but did something different...
Hi all - I should have offered these first the the group of locals. I put these in the Tidewater Trading Post this week: Delta 12" TP300 portable thickness...
Friday January 2 through Sunday January 4. Friday and Saturday 9 to 8 pm, Sunday 11 to 6 pm Remember, you can order anything and get a discount. Go to SS site...
Hi all - I have a buddy who is selling the no longer available Shopsmith router system. It is the unit shown in PTWFE, with a whole chapter on it. It can use a...
Hi all - I was just visiting Shopsmith's website and it has had a major update since I was on it a few days ago. It looks great - much more organized and up to...
Hi all - Shopsmith was just here demonstrating their machines at the beginning of January, and they will be back soon with a virtual marketing blitz! Thursday,...
Hi all - There are two woodworking meetings (that I know of) this coming week: Monday January 26 at 7 pm the Tidewater Woodworkers Guild is meeting at...
Hello Jacob and all, Don't have a SS yet but I sure plan on it, currently have too many :) other woodworking tools and do enjoy all woodworking projects that I...
John - welcome to the group. Yes, if you visit this area, let us know ahead of time. I'm usually available. A leisurely tour of my "Huge" 9x10 shop is always a...
Hi All, I just signed on to your group and hope that I am welcome. I have replied to a couple of posts which Jacob Anderson made to the SSusers group and hope...
Bob - thanks so much for the intro email. We welcome you and hope you can connect when in town on a visit. I really like the photos you uploaded. You have a ...
Jacob, Are these meetings open for anyone to attend? Sure would like to develop my woodworking and turning skills! Am up on the Peninsula, but the trip once...
Hi Jim - yes, those meetings are open to all. I have links to both groups' websites in our vbshopsmithusers group links area. Websites are not necessarily up...
Hi Jacob, Yes I have my shop in the basement as you guessed. It is 9' x 19' with a 36" door opening so I can get my unit out to the main part of the basement...
Hi Bob - Yes, sounds like your basement shop has an important feature - versatility. I work out of a 9x10 shed. Whenever possible, I roll equipment outside and...
Hey Jacob, Sorry about your willow tree, they produce a lot of good shade. Were you able to salvage any of the wood for use in the shop? Is willow any good...
Hi Bob - just now replying to this email. I haven't done much turning yet so I don't know what woods are best like willow, birch etc. Seems like turners tackle...
Bob, Like Jacob, I have not done turning either but your questions are a lot like mine, wood etc., I will be getting a lathe come spring and I can clean out my...
Hi All, I just posted this on the SSUsers Group and thought you all might like to see it and possibly use it. "Recently there was a thread about using vinegar...
Hi All, I just posted this bit of information on the SSUsers group and thought you might also be interested in it. "Recently there was a thread about using...
Might be worth a trip to pick up if you are interested. This was posted to the main SS users group email. Jacob ... Hi Folks, Been gone for quite a while...
Found out about this group from a post on the SSUSERS group. Looks like we're an exclusive bunch in this area. I live in Yorktown. Bought a 520 two years ago...
Hi Steve & welcome to the group. I think we are all in the same boat - constantly learning. Sometimes I call myself a "woodwrecker", not a woodworker! If...
