This has got to STOP! No, seriously, STOP!!!
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2024
- If you are a Shopsmith user this really is a "mod" worth considering. Click "More" for details.
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🛒 This is a generic (non-Harbor Freight) version of the magnetic paper towel holder: amzn.to/4cHbgL5
🛒 Search eBay for "Shopsmith SPT Switch" for listings. "SPT" stands for either "Single Purpose Tool" or "Special Purpose Tool". Shopsmith Inc used both definitions and the creator of the SPT's didn't use the acronym at all, so take your pick!
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Ingenious! I don't have a 3D Printer. But, our local small town library has one. Which I have used to create various items.
HF has deadman foot switches. Make sure it is the momentary on, when you release it it shuts off. I own several of them. I use them on the lathe, table saw, band saw, router table, and scroll saw. On the table saw it is great when cutting large pieces and you need to reposition yourself, lift your foot, blade stops, move and step on pedal. Never have to take your hands off to turn it off and avoids kickback. Same with the other tools, never have to take my hands off the stop the machine. Been using them to over 20 years.
For sure I’ll talk about this in the follow-up Q&A video. Scott
I do this on my 10ER. Works great!
The towel knob is perfect for hearing protection storage, close at hand!
Great idea!
Or eye protection. Or both.
This use of the towel holder is an excellent idea! HFT has several other magnetic accessories in their collection, including a spray can / screwdriver holder and a cup holder that might come in handy. I have several of the round magnets that I use in my RV van for various purposes. They come with a tough plastic film to prevent marring of surfaces.
Very good video! I am glad you pointed out this added safety situation. I have used the Rockler Safety Power Tool Switch, moved to whatever place is easier to reach. I have always felt saver having it available. The shopsmith switch you used is something I never knew about. I would have gone that route if I had known.
The Rockler switch is one of the best.
Thank you for another great safety tip. I have a similar switch to the one you pictured at 5.27 mounted on the wall near my belt sander setup to operate my dust collector. This is deffinitly worth considering.
In the grand scheme of things, it’s really not much of an expense.
Kind of unrelated but HF sells the magnetic tool holder. I owned a metal building (10' x 12') and mounted two, one vertically on each side. Open the doors and the magnets keep each door open. Lots of uses for magnets.
For my Mark V I did a mount very similar to your Chopsmith rail mount for easy movement. Maybe not optimal for working off the end or in drill press mode unless adding a magnet, but for saw/disk sanding/boring it works great.
That’s a good idea too.
Several companies make foot switches and knee bump switches that do this. I use the foot model and it works great.
Not a fan, but I’ll share more about why in the follow-up video. Scott
I can use the paper towel holder for paper towels. Didn’t know about the holder. 😊 thanks
That’s what I did with my first set. Super handy and I highly recommend it”Viva Signature Cloth” paper towels. I know they sell them at the Walmart market and I’m sure they’re available elsewhere. We buy them in bulk on Amazon. They are the best paper towels I’ve ever used in my shop. Scott
What s great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it, Mark.
Great Tip!
Thanks, Tom.
The pneumatic power switch Lee Valley sells is excellent. It's great for turning but would only work with older non-electronic ShopSmiths.
I am not a fan of foot switches for any tool other than a swirl saw. I used to have a foot switch on my dust collector, and was shocked how often I accidentally stepped on it and started the dust collector. I can only imagine if that were a saw, and I was changing a blade or making an adjustment.
A few years ago there was a fellow who had reconfigured the Shopsmith Power Pro switch - mechanism ? I saw it twice and thought it was really good. I believe he was informed not to persevere? Anyway again his approach was to me (I did not have the PPRO then) was a marked improvement.
What options do I have - do I remove the on/off switch and wire in a movable switch? When using the bandsaw cutting long wide slabs with the auxiliary tables extended, support poles etc, the on/off, control panel is way inconvenient.
To my knowledge, there is no such solution available yet. Yes, I remember that retrofit kit. The previous owners of Shopsmith put an end to that endeavor.
Half the fun is cobbling together “stuff” to get the end result you need in your shop!
Pretty cool and innovative.
Great idea but I do use both of my Power Stations so I wouldn’t be taking the on/off switch off of them.
For sure.
I've been thinking about getting a basic emergency stop switch and turning it into a foot switch. Then I can put it nearby wherever I am and will be triggered by my falling hand when it is cut off.
I was about to argue with you till your last sentence, but now it all makes perfect sense! Seriously, foot switches are fine for scroll saw, but you wouldn’t want to accidentally turn your saw off or on accidentally. Scott
@@MyGrowthRings I was serious excluding the hand part. But off only, never for on...
@@MyGrowthRings Do two accidentally-s make for one intentionally? 🤔😄
If your severed hand activates the switch you can only use it twice…
@@ohgary For sure. That’s just one of those unspoken rules. I thought we all understood.
I have a shop Smith sitting in a corner with all the attachments , never used it , I still use my table saw for just about everything
What’s up with that?
@@MyGrowthRings it was given to me, no room to fully set it up
@@bones007able Got ya.
Scott, why not use a foot operated switch? Momentary and on-off versions are readily available; even at Harbor Freight.
I’ll address that in the follow-up video, but suffice it to say that it’s normally a bad idea.
Thanks, Scott, great idea! Question, is there any panic switch that can address 240 volts? My 33 year old SS has a 240 volt from the factory.
There are similar switches, however, you would have to mount it to a junction box and install your own wires and plug ends. Really wouldn’t be a big issue to do and it’s probably well worth your time. Scott
@@MyGrowthRingsThanks, will look into. I wired my shop for 240 when I bought shop SS and have very heavy duty extension that lets me wheel outside when needed.
Safety switches are good. But is a segmented bowl blows up the best answer is step away to your right. You for sure do not want to step across to the left side. But there is for certain away I person can intagle with a tool like a lathe. I seen in shop class (in votech machine tooling) a 17 year old boy get pulled into a engine lathe. The person behind them stomped the E-brake. Very gross.. it involved degloving of the face plus ponytail removal plus broke his arm in 3 places. The person behind saved his life. He was using a sanding strip and wrapped them around real close to each other. It rolled him up. Head between the chuck and bedway.
In fact that would be one hell a good lesson to teach on the lathe. Never put more than a 90 degree angle on the sand paper. I have seen to many people onliner do it too. It may not happen the first time it might not the 30th time. But I promise you it will get you. Trust me seeing this is one lesson I will never forget. The machine looked like it was on a halloween movie set! I to this day have never wrapped sandpaper or anything else around a moving shaft
But that is a great Idea and a good repurpose for some cheap magnets and get a good cord holder.
My. father-in-law used a foot switch so his shop smith only ran when he was standing on it. what. do tyou think of that. After he gave me the shop smith I tried it but sometimes I thought it was awkward and not necessarily safer. And potentially bad for the motor(?)). I don't use it any more. what is your opinion of the dead man switch??
It’s funny, I have now left the same comment on several comments. It seems like a foot switch is a popular recommendation, but I wouldn’t use one on a tool other than a scroll saw. I just find them too dangerous around my clumsy feet. Scott
A dead man foot switch isn't a good idea. I understand your thoughts on using one, but if something does happen and you fall, you could end up falling on the switch and keeping the tool activated.
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Thought provoking m!
Here we go again trying to find a Shopsmith hardware item that is no longer made can be a hard call.
Have you tried a 20amp foot switch?
Not that I’m aware of.
If you happen to have a power pro, and you use this, you have to go through the whole set up again…. Not sure I understand what you’re saying there. Whole set up?
Meaning that the machine will have to reboot and you’ll lose whatever setting you were on. It isn’t the end of the world, but when I used this switch during my beta test of the PowerPro V1 I ran into that problem and it proved to be an annoyance. Scott
Any word from Shopsmith on the proposed new table saw legislation?
Nothing publicly stated, but they have joined an association of power tool manufacturers who are planning counteractions.
win you have a router in a box the shopsmith free stand by war you are using the router can be used for turning it on and off so you do not have to pot your hand in by the router
Gentlemen, I have acquired a Shopsmith V a short time ago and up graded the wheels and fence rail system. I have no further need for this equipment and would like to know if anyone interested in purchasing this tool. It may have 10 hours of use at this time. Would accept $800.00 plus shipping. I live between Washington D.C. and Richmond Va.. Thanx in advance for any reply's
eBay is your best bet, but the best season to sell woodworking tools has just passed. Beyond that, Facebook Marketplace and the Shopsmith Sales Group on Facebook would be my next suggestion. It’s unlikely that many non-Shopsmith owners are watching my videos. Good luck with your sale. Scott
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Thanx Scott
Didn't mean to 'high jack" your channel!
Sometimes I think you need a 3D printer in your life.
I was thinking the same thing! I've had my Shopsmiths for nearly 2 weeks now, not even powered them on and I've printed a lot of addons!
I have one. It’s unlikely that many of my subscribers have one, but I can do a poll. Scott
@@thedarkglovemusic I’d love to see them.
@@MyGrowthRings Work in progress atm, do you have a Discord server?
@@thedarkglovemusic No, I chose to use a function of my website, www.MyGrowthRings.com but I’m open to it as long as it doesn’t distract me! I have so many plates spinning.
I use gun magnets !
Tell me more.
Old computer hard drives have great rare earth magnets. They even usually have a 'holder' they are epoxy'd to that has holes you can use a small screw to hold inplace, or your favorite double stick tape. I volunteer to 'canibalize' all my friend's old hard drives and save those magnets. They are great for many things. I'm still trying to figure out what to do wht those wonderful spinner things in the middle. :-/
@@Sal-oi1db Now I understand. Yes, that would make an excellent choice.
That HFT thing is NOT A rare earth magnet.. TERRIBLE IDEA to mount a safety device with a magnet... ALL safety devices should be solidly mounted...
Correct, it’s not rare earth. I know what you mean about mounting a safety device with a magnet. If somebody wants to permanently mount a switch, that would be ideal.
@@MyGrowthRings If you want to move that switch from tool to tool, a tongue-tab would do the trick and not be knocked off with the bump of a knee
Foot switch should be standard
No, no, a thousand times no. See my reply to other similar comments and I’ll address my opinion in the follow-up vid. Scott
They should not be used as enabling or disabling switches. You can end up compromising good body positioning to keep the switch activated and expose yourself to worse injuries. Foot switches are on the floor where dust, shavings, and other debris collect and can affect the operation of the switch. They can present a trip or slip hazard. Area sensing mats were at one time common as safety devices for industrial equipment, they have long since fallen out of favor. Foot switches are also not commonly used for machine activation in industry equipment because they leave your hands free to be in equipment. Trusting a single channel switch for safety is a terrible idea. There are exceptions to everything , but your position is an outlier, not a standard.