Thank you for this video! I was given a shopsmith clone a ‘total shop’ and used it for the first time tonight working on a spindle much like in the video. I misplaced the headstock and ended up welding up something … that in fact works. The last time I did any turning was 53 years ago in school when I first learnt how to turn. I don’t remember anything from that class, so have been watching lots of videos like this one. But most importantly, thank you for your service.
The universal rest is a godsend. Built hellferstout, is easily adjusted. Hey - good to see you again and - I’ll finish watching tomorrow. I gotta hit the rack.👍👍
Very interesting. I've heard of the Universal Tool Rest but this is the first time I have seen on go together. I've only used my Shopsmith as a lathe on a couple of occasions. Time is my main constraint. By the way, I left you a link to Everette Davis's Shopsmith bearing guide which has the most complete bearing information I know of. Keep us posted on how the vibration issue in the other video comes out.
I occasionally remove the handle lock and use a 1/2 - 9/16”? nut. For large turnings it gets in the way. I marked the two holes used for the 510/520 carriage. The Universal rest really works, hellferstout. Nice video.👍👍
Very few people recognize the quality of the Shopsmith as a lathe. I have used my Universal Tool Rest many times and it really does the job. I also have serious space limitations and have relied on my Shopsmith for a whole host of projects over the years. This machine was my dad's, and perhaps I will pass it along someday. Whether you're turning spindles or bowls, a Shopsmith is a great tool.
I have never done it but I have often thought about putting to anchors in my floor where I Normally store it and use the lathe. The just ratchet strap it down. One day I will do it if I really get back to turning but I love mine. I wish I had that heavy duty tool rest. I do not even see them on the shopsmith site anymore. Thank you for your service to the country young man!
While turning the 18 inch dish whatever you wanna call it in and move on me I’m thinking about taking one of these rubber floor pads and cutting them in the squares and put them under the legs to allow them to absorb the vibration and limit any kind of movement. So next time I use the sharpness of the leave, I will do that in the video to see if that does the trick without having a bolt it to the floor.
@@choochoo3985 thank you for the part number. I can't turn real big stuff out of balance anyway as mine is not the power pro and I don't have a speed reducer. But one day. I am thinking of building my own tool rest.
I agree! I have a 1983 5/500. I am in a wheelchair when I turn. I was doing killer work then I got bad news from my neurologist. The way you are turning your body is hurting you. The way rails were in the way of my legs. I had to make a move. I bought a separate Laguna lathe to continue turning. Shopsmith is a wonderful platform for many functions that I can still use. All in all it’s a killer machine.
Well done video! Thanks for making it. I’ve got the UTR, but hadn’t installed it yet. Now I’m going to mount my first bowl blank and install it with that S bowl rest.
I've only had the universal tool rest for a few months but I love it. Since I got it and got used to it, I've turned a couple things real quick without the UTR on (using the regular tool rest) and you really notice how much better the UTR is when you go back. Also, in addition to waxing, it seems to work much smoother after a little break in. Using the UTR and a home made steady rest, I can turn most things with no chatter at all. I used to want to get a much heavier lathe but that idea is way down my list now.
Someone gave me a Mark V. I had all the things a Shopsmith did but I did not have a lathe. I made a lathe out of it and bought the tool rest system he was showing. It was a very good lathe. I am not a fan of a Shopsmith as a table saw or any of the other functions but it was a very good lathe. People either love or hate Shopsmith machines. I eventually sold the machine and got a Nova 1624 but the Shopsmith made an excellent lathe if you got the upgraded tool rest. Keep turning.
Hey, we have to agree to disagree like I really appreciated. That is a fine system in there and all the accessories I have with it and now I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, you’ve also probably seen that I did buy a record Power Herald lathe that I can set up my bench and it works really great if you ever see that he took a look at it but hey you got a good lathe and I hope you enjoy it you keep turning like I said I am I’m turning, all kinds of things the best I can. Thanks for the comments. Ted.
I had some out of round wood that since the Shopsmith cannot turn really slow was too fast and shaking the Shopsmith very badly. So, I took my Kubota BX2360 and set the bucket on the lower tubes and lifted the front of the tractor. It held it in place enough to get the job done.
I Don't know what model you have but the Power Pro does provide a slow speed that helps eliminate that issue. Glad you found a resolution and shared it with us. Ted
So i use my SS exclusively for wood turning. The tool rest is great but the tail stock on my 5 flexes if I put any amount of force to hold a part between the head and tail stock. Yours does the exact same thing at time mark19:51. . . . . I already tried everything to stiffen it like a real lathe tail stock is but it still flexes. When it does the piece starts to spin out of round circular motion. Other than that the SS good. I'd like to hear from someone that was able to remedy that issue. Keep up the great work and keep turning. 🙂👍
I do not have that problem at all. I am wondering if you have aligned the head stock and tail stock by using your live center and fixed center to insure, they are exact in alignment? I would suggest you watch My Growth Rings video; Before Turning On Your Shopsmith Lathe, Watch This! This is the only reason I can think of that may be the problem. Ted
yup I did but alas it didn't help. I still use it as a lathe but have to work around the issue. Wish SS would design a more robust tailstock. ...Your SS does the exact same thing at time mark 19:51 in the video, just like my unit. @@choochoo3985
I think the problem was that I didn't have the pressure applied on the spindle due to having the stop set locked which allowed the work to slip and wobble. I watched the video tonight and the live center is not vibrating, but the work is. I believe that if I had applied enough pressure from the start, it would not have done that at all. as when we turn the piece the wood allows the two ends to adsorb the points which loosen the piece. I generally apply enough pressure to flex the tail stock back about a quarter inch and after a couple minutes of turning re-tension it. I have turned many pens and other handles on this and don't recall a being a problem. If that doesn't help, I have no idea what is going on but appreciate your watching the video and communicating with me. Ted@@nickfritz8692
Had a viewer note the wobble on the live center. He stated that his Shopsmith does the same, however the cause of the wobble on this video was the result of my not releasing the depth stop and not getting the stock securely tensioned correctly. After readjusting the pressure on the stock I still had a little vibration, but think that was a result of enlarging the hole on the live center end. I turned several lathe handles prior and after this video and had no problems. Really like the lathe fof doing spindle turning.
Thank you for this video! I was given a shopsmith clone a ‘total shop’ and used it for the first time tonight working on a spindle much like in the video. I misplaced the headstock and ended up welding up something … that in fact works. The last time I did any turning was 53 years ago in school when I first learnt how to turn. I don’t remember anything from that class, so have been watching lots of videos like this one.
But most importantly, thank you for your service.
Oh, thank you for the kind words.
The universal rest is a godsend.
Built hellferstout, is easily adjusted.
Hey - good to see you again and - I’ll finish watching tomorrow. I gotta hit the rack.👍👍
I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. Stay safe. Ted
Very interesting. I've heard of the Universal Tool Rest but this is the first time I have seen on go together. I've only used my Shopsmith as a lathe on a couple of occasions. Time is my main constraint. By the way, I left you a link to Everette Davis's Shopsmith bearing guide which has the most complete bearing information I know of. Keep us posted on how the vibration issue in the other video comes out.
Thanks for the demonstration! I’m a retied vet with a 520 I use for drill press, bandsaw and jointer. Never used it in lathe but might now!
Oh, you’re welcome.
I occasionally remove the handle lock and use a 1/2 - 9/16”? nut. For large turnings it gets in the way. I marked the two holes used for the 510/520 carriage. The Universal rest really works, hellferstout. Nice video.👍👍
I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. Stay safe. Ted
thanks for the installation demonstration. Very useful for an ebay acquisition without instructions. Best wishes, Peter
Glad it helped
Very few people recognize the quality of the Shopsmith as a lathe. I have used my Universal Tool Rest many times and it really does the job. I also have serious space limitations and have relied on my Shopsmith for a whole host of projects over the years. This machine was my dad's, and perhaps I will pass it along someday. Whether you're turning spindles or bowls, a Shopsmith is a great tool.
I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. The UTR is really a great help. Stay safe. Ted
I have never done it but I have often thought about putting to anchors in my floor where I Normally store it and use the lathe. The just ratchet strap it down. One day I will do it if I really get back to turning but I love mine. I wish I had that heavy duty tool rest. I do not even see them on the shopsmith site anymore.
Thank you for your service to the country young man!
iT IS ITEM # 555314 $319.00. i THINK IT IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE IF YOU'RE GOING TO TURN ANY LARGE PIECES ESPECIALLY. THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENT. TED
While turning the 18 inch dish whatever you wanna call it in and move on me I’m thinking about taking one of these rubber floor pads and cutting them in the squares and put them under the legs to allow them to absorb the vibration and limit any kind of movement. So next time I use the sharpness of the leave, I will do that in the video to see if that does the trick without having a bolt it to the floor.
@@choochoo3985 thank you for the part number. I can't turn real big stuff out of balance anyway as mine is not the power pro and I don't have a speed reducer. But one day. I am thinking of building my own tool rest.
I agree! I have a 1983 5/500. I am in a wheelchair when I turn. I was doing killer work then I got bad news from my neurologist. The way you are turning your body is hurting you. The way rails were in the way of my legs. I had to make a move. I bought a separate Laguna lathe to continue turning. Shopsmith is a wonderful platform for many functions that I can still use. All in all it’s a killer machine.
And I still use it as a lathe, but yeah, it was really a pain to have to bend over to use the lathe, thank you for. The comment. Ted
Thank you for sharing. I was thinking about upgrading my tool rest and I think that I will now. Thank you
I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. Stay safe. Ted
Well done video! Thanks for making it. I’ve got the UTR, but hadn’t installed it yet. Now I’m going to mount my first bowl blank and install it with that S bowl rest.
Good, I really think mine makes a real difference. Ted
I've only had the universal tool rest for a few months but I love it. Since I got it and got used to it, I've turned a couple things real quick without the UTR on (using the regular tool rest) and you really notice how much better the UTR is when you go back. Also, in addition to waxing, it seems to work much smoother after a little break in. Using the UTR and a home made steady rest, I can turn most things with no chatter at all. I used to want to get a much heavier lathe but that idea is way down my list now.
I have a steady rest I made for my Shopsmith and wil use it more in the future. Thank you for your comment. Ted
Someone gave me a Mark V. I had all the things a Shopsmith did but I did not have a lathe. I made a lathe out of it and bought the tool rest system he was showing. It was a very good lathe. I am not a fan of a Shopsmith as a table saw or any of the other functions but it was a very good lathe. People either love or hate Shopsmith machines. I eventually sold the machine and got a Nova 1624 but the Shopsmith made an excellent lathe if you got the upgraded tool rest. Keep turning.
Hey, we have to agree to disagree like I really appreciated. That is a fine system in there and all the accessories I have with it and now I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, you’ve also probably seen that I did buy a record Power Herald lathe that I can set up my bench and it works really great if you ever see that he took a look at it but hey you got a good lathe and I hope you enjoy it you keep turning like I said I am I’m turning, all kinds of things the best I can.
Thanks for the comments. Ted.
I had some out of round wood that since the Shopsmith cannot turn really slow was too fast and shaking the Shopsmith very badly. So, I took my Kubota BX2360 and set the bucket on the lower tubes and lifted the front of the tractor. It held it in place enough to get the job done.
I Don't know what model you have but the Power Pro does provide a slow speed that helps eliminate that issue. Glad you found a resolution and shared it with us. Ted
@@choochoo3985 I have a Mark 5. It’s old.
So i use my SS exclusively for wood turning. The tool rest is great but the tail stock on my 5 flexes if I put any amount of force to hold a part between the head and tail stock.
Yours does the exact same thing at time mark19:51. . . . .
I already tried everything to stiffen it like a real lathe tail stock is but it still flexes. When it does the piece starts to spin out of round circular motion.
Other than that the SS good.
I'd like to hear from someone that was able to remedy that issue.
Keep up the great work and keep turning. 🙂👍
I do not have that problem at all. I am wondering if you have aligned the head stock and tail stock by using your live center and fixed center to insure, they are exact in alignment?
I would suggest you watch My Growth Rings video; Before Turning On Your Shopsmith Lathe, Watch This! This is the only reason I can think of that may be the problem. Ted
yup I did but alas it didn't help.
I still use it as a lathe but have to work around the issue. Wish SS would design a more robust tailstock.
...Your SS does the exact same thing at time mark 19:51 in the video, just like my unit.
@@choochoo3985
I think the problem was that I didn't have the pressure applied on the spindle due to having the stop set locked which allowed the work to slip and wobble. I watched the video tonight and the live center is not vibrating, but the work is. I believe that if I had applied enough pressure from the start, it would not have done that at all. as when we turn the piece the wood allows the two ends to adsorb the points which loosen the piece. I generally apply enough pressure to flex the tail stock back about a quarter inch and after a couple minutes of turning re-tension it. I have turned many pens and other handles on this and don't recall a being a problem. If that doesn't help, I have no idea what is going on but appreciate your watching the video and communicating with me. Ted@@nickfritz8692
Thx 4 yr svc. Stay strong!!
Had a viewer note the wobble on the live center. He stated that his Shopsmith does the same, however the cause of the wobble on this video was the result of my not releasing the depth stop and not getting the stock securely tensioned correctly. After readjusting the pressure on the stock I still had a little vibration, but think that was a result of enlarging the hole on the live center end. I turned several lathe handles prior and after this video and had no problems. Really like the lathe fof doing spindle turning.
Great job
Thank you.
Good demonstration.
I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. Stay safe. Ted
Thanks for the video.
You're welcome. I am so bad at getting back to people. Thank you. Stay safe. Ted
Where is your eye and hearing protection, no, no, no, please be safe in your shop.
You got my. Good advice and my bad!