A great method for ripping thin strips

[foxtrapper]

I can do it on the table saw that way, but I don't like it. I don't get good uniform strips, and there's some variability between the strips, depending on how hard I push up against my guide.

I thought it was a great excuse to buy a bandsaw.

[JPG40504]

Hello edflorence,

Might I ask why you have a "C" model headstock on a 500 machine? At least that's what the picture looks like to me. Did you buy a new headstock or what? Just curious.

Nice idea for ripping thin strips!:)
"C" came b4 510 became 'standard'.

Whats with the square hole in the table???

[paul heller]

...turn a shopsmith featherboard the wrong way to and use the back end as a rip guide.

That is such a great idea. I could stare at my Shopsmith and featherboard for weeks and never see this!

Paul

[edflorence]

Hello edflorence,

Might I ask why you have a "C" model headstock on a 500 machine? At least that's what the picture looks like to me. Did you buy a new headstock or what? Just curious.

Nice idea for ripping thin strips!:)


Thanks to every one for the nice comments on my idea. I should point out that to get the distance between the blade and the back of the featherboard can be a bit of a chore...certainly not as easy as the Rockler jig appears to be...but, once the distance is set I have been able to get pretty consistent results.

As to the machine...I purchased a '54 greenie about 20 years ago. It was a basket case, but most of the parts were there. I sent the original headstock to SS for a rebuild and they put in the bigger motor, all new bearings, new quadrant and I can't remember what all else. A few years ago I decided I wanted to upgrade the old headstock again, and put in the 2 bearing quill and the new belt. I called SS, told them what I wanted and they offered me a great deal on a reconditioned 50th anniversary headstock that had been used for a year on a mall demo machine. The cost of the "new" headstock seemed acceptable to me, compared to what the second rebuild of the old greenie was going to be, so I went for the deal. One of the best SS-related decisions I ever made...the newer headstock is quiter, smoother and runs truer by far than the old.

As for the the square hole in the table, your guess is as good as mine. A previous owner cut it in and I have no idea why. I would replace the table, but SS no longer supports that piece for the old 500 models.

[JPG40504]

Idaho Panhandle; Did you trade the old headstock in, or do you still have it?:D

BTW That makes it a MARK 5, not a Mark V 500!!!!

[edflorence]

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I still have the old headstock. I was hanging on to it with the idea of using it as the first piece of a second Mark 5, but have changed my mind about that. Don't know what I will do with it. If you or any one else on the forum for that matter might be interested in it, contact me off-forum and we can discuss.

Also...note change to my signature line! Thanks for the comment.

[cincinnati10]

He INTENTIONALLY caused the kickback. And I believe this was foolish especially for a sales video for a product that doesn't eliminate the danger of what he did.

1. There was no reason not to have an upper saw guard on for this procedure.

2. Never stop with the wood still next to the spinning blade,

3. Never look away while you are cutting.

4. Never reach elsewhere to do anything including to turn off the saw.

As you see, one little move of the board is dangerous. People get maimed and killed with such actions.

5. That jig in front of the blade changes nothing and offers no safety features whatsoever.

I am a Rockler customer, but I am ashamed of them for this video. And all to sell a $25 item.

[JPG40504]

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I still have the old headstock. I was hanging on to it with the idea of using it as the first piece of a second Mark 5, but have changed my mind about that. Don't know what I will do with it. If you or any one else on the forum for that matter might be interested in it, contact me off-forum and we can discuss.

Also...note change to my signature line! Thanks for the comment.

Ebay has 500 tables often. Caveat emptor, but since you only need the 'top' the condition of tubes is irrelevant. Good hunting.:)

RE Greenie headstock... $$$$$???:D PM me!