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www.shopsmithacademy.com presents a video shop tip on using the T-slots on the Shopsmith Mark V Models 510 and 520 to mount jigs, fixtures, and accessories. Author/craftsman Nick Engler demnstrates three usefulk jigs, all of which are secure in or slide in the T-slors. The "classroom" version (viewable at www.shopsmithacademy.com) includes FREE plans for these jigs.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: "Band Saw Lumbering." Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how to use the Shopsmith Band Saw to resaw small sections of trees into usable lumber, turning what might have ended up as firewood into usable lumber. He also shows how to stack the the wood to air-dry it, and how to monitor the moisture content as it dries.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: "Digital Drilling." Author/craftsman Nick Engler show how to make a digital depth gauge from an electronic caliper, and how to mount this jig on the Shopsmith Mark V. It enables you to drill to an accurate depth of 1/1000".

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: "Shopsmith Reborn, Part 3." Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how to rebuild the drive train of a Shopsmith Mark V headstock, including replacing the drive belt, replacing the idler shaft, replacing the poly-V or Gilmer belt, replacing the drive sleeve, and performing a high-speed adjustment.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Shopsmith Reborn, Part 2: How to clean and inspect the headstok of a used Mark V. Author.craftsman Nick Engler tears down the headstock of a used 1964 Mark V, cleans and inspects the parts and subassemblies, then explains what parts need to by replaced and why.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Jointing Venner. Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how to assemble pieces of veneer edge to edge to cover a wide board.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: "using the Pneumatic Drum Sander." Author/craftsman Nick Engler demonstrates how to set up the sander, how to mount it on a Shopsmith Mark V, and how to adjust the air pressure so the sander will conform to the curve you want it to sand.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Using the Pneumatic Drum Sander. Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how to setup the pneumatic sander, mount it on the Shopsmith Mark V, and adjust the air pressure to the radius of the curve you want to sand.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: How to extend the table of the Shpsmith 28" Jointer to 52". Author/craftsman Nick Engler explains for to make an outfeed extension table that mounts on the Shopsmith Jointer, converting it from a "short bed" to a "long bed" jointer.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: How to cut irregular shapes and angle on you table saw. Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how use an "overhead fence" jig and a template to guide a workpiece over a saw blade, cutting odd shapes and angles without have to set up for each one.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Part 1 of "Shopsmith Reborn," a video series on how to buym restrore and upgrade a used Mark V. In this session, author/craftsman Nick Engler explains how to evaluate a used machine -- how to tell when the machine was made, the history of improvements to the Mark V, what time and money you might have to invest for an important upgrade, and what standard accessories should come with your Mark V -- in short, how to tell the bargains from the basket cases.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: How to make a long jointer out of a short one. The Shopsmith Jointer is 28" long for a good reason -- its compact size make it easy to store and use in a small shop. This is a primary design concern for all Shopsmith tools. But sometimes you need something a little longer. Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how you can lengthen the jointer bed to 52" without sacraficing its compact design.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: How to cut irregular shapes in wood quickly and accurately. Author/craftsman Nick Engler shows how to make a simple jig called an overhead fence that guides the wood with no need for complex setups.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Gluing up miters or any end grain stock requires a special touch. Musician/craftsman Drew Achtermann shows how to apply TWO coats of glue to each surface, several minutes apart, to achieve a strong joint.