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[charlese]

I don't know yet, charlese.

So far no one has answered the question. Two people have said that they have 9" blades on their Shopsmith's and that is all....

I was inferring 9" from Drew's post and the reference to Jim McCann's statement. Pluss the two - now three 9 inchers.

[bettyt44720]

i bought a '56 model 500 that also came with 5 used 9 inch blades. my son has it now near chicago. will be there this weekend and will check if 10 inch blades will fit without any modification. i believe they will as i never see different size inserts for them except for the dado, molder and shaper/sander inserts. got to cut an access hole and drill the sheaves so that it can be maintained better/easier.

[sandyj]

My 1960 SS came with 5 various 9 inch blades - rip, crosscut, ply, & then some?. All in a plastic molded box to hold them. I then bought 2 x 10 inch blades and had to get the arbor hole machined to 1 1/4" fit but they both work well. (On a 3/4 horse motor.) The 10 inchers are my first preference, but use the 9 inchers for ply and when the 10 inchers are off for sharpening. The extra (1/2") height is a boon.
I do have the reto saw guards for the 500 and use them with no problem on either size blade. :)

Regards
Sandy

[dusty]

Well, live and learn. I have always thought 10" blades were universal to all models of the Mark V.

Thanks guys, for setting the ole man straight.

[udge]

Thanks for all the help. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions. You guys are a wealth of information.

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