Specifications

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Power Coupler
required for use with
Shopsmith MARK V or
Power Station
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Cutoff capacity
(Blade in normal position) .........................10
1
/2"
Cutoff capacity (Blade offset – limited
to 3
7
/8" wide stock) ............................. Unlimited
Max. depth of cut .............................................6"
Table size ......................................13
1
/2" x 15
1
/2"
Table tilt ..................................5° left to 45° right
Table Auto-Stop ......................................... at “0”
Bearings ...........Sealed ball, roller & needle style
Speed (recommended) .............700 to 1,050 rpm
Accepts Blades ............................. 1/16"* to 5/8"
*NOTE: 1/16" Blades require optional Cool Blocks
Blade tensioning .................Set to built-in Scale
adjustment
Blade tracking ..................................... Automatic
Weight .......................................................45 lbs.
Specifications
The Bandsaw brings so many unique, work-saving capabilities to the shop
that it’s easy to see why it consistently rates as our most popular Special
Purpose Tool.
What you’ll do with your new Shopsmith Bandsaw
Although Bandsaws were originally developed to make curved cuts, it
didn’t take long before users realized that it offered a number of great,
straight-line cutting advantages, as well. For example, not many Table
Saws (commercial or otherwise) will cut stock up to 6˝ thick ... or cut
metal. Here are a few of the jobs your Shopsmith Bandsaw is well-suited
to tackle:
CUT TIGHT OR SWEEPING CURVES – No home shop saw will cut faster than
a Bandsaw ... and with Shopsmith’s generous-sized support table and full
range of 1/16˝ to 5/8˝ wide Blades, you’ll have just what you need to cut
simple or intricate curves in wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals.
MAKE COMPOUND CUTS TO CREATE 3-D OBJECTS
Curved table legs are often created by first cutting
the required curves on the two opposing faces of a
board – taping the scrap back into position – then
rotating the board 90° and repeating the process.
QUICKLY CUT WOODS UP TO 6˝ THICK – Whether
straight or curved, the Bandsaw is your best choice
for cutting thick woods other saws just can’t handle.
RESAW THIN BOARDS FROM THICK ONES –
Sometimes, you need wood that’s thinner than the “standards” for special
projects. Armed with a Bandsaw and a 1/2˝ or 5/8˝ Resawing Blade, you
can stand boards up to 6˝ wide on edge and “slice” thick boards into thin-
ner ones, just like the lumberyards.
PAD-SAW MULTIPLE ITEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY – Need four identical
bracket feet for a small clock or box? Use Double-Stick Tape to create
a stack of boards of identical thicknesses (up to 6˝ total) and saw them
all at once, then separate.
CUT METALS, PLASTICS & OTHER MATERIALS – When making straight or
curved cuts in non-ferrous metals (up to 1/4˝ thick), plastics, rubber and
other materials, no other home shop Saw will out-perform the Bandsaw.
As with all Shopsmith Special Purpose Tools, your
Bandsaw offers a number of great features and
accessories helping make everything you make – better.
MARK V or Stand Mount
Every Shopsmith Special Purpose Tool offers you the
option of mounting and powering it with your Shopsmith
MARK V – or with its own individual, motorized Stand.
Large, Versatile Table
13
1
/2˝ x 15
1
/2˝
large for plenty of
support, with an easy-to-read scale
for accurate tilt adjustments from
5° left to 45° right ... and a special
T-Slot extrusion that you can fine-tune
to fit your Miter Gauge precisely for
smooth, wobble-free operation
and enhanced precision.
Unlimited Cut-Off Capacity on
Workpieces up to 3
7
/8˝ Wide
Exclusive Reversible Blade Guides allow you to
twist the Blade to a 30° angle from the Saw’s
frame, so you can achieve this unusual capability.
Easy Blade Tension Adjustments
It’s as simple as matching the indicator on the
Tension Gauge with the blade width you’re using,
and you don’t even have to remove the Cover!
A Full Range of Hard-Working Accessories
When you need accessories to help you
perform specialized operations with your
Shopsmith Bandsaw, we’ve got them. From
a versatile Rip Fence to a Table Extension,
Circle Cutter, special Cool Blocks and a full
complement of Blades to make all types of
cuts in a variety of materials.
555943 Shopsmith 11˝ Bandsaw $544.99
Includes Instruction Manual and 1/4 ˝ Combination
Blade (555419). Power Coupler required for use with
Shopsmith MARK V, Power Stand or Power Station.
Power Stand Information – See Page 26
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The Shopsmith Bandsaw is a Special Truck Shipment item
and requires an additional $25 shipping fee.
Loaded With Work-Saving, Results-
Enhancing Benefits and Accessories
Shopsmith 11" Bandsaw
The Shopsmith 11˝ Bandsaw – Easily makes straight or curved
cuts in wood (up to 6˝ thick) plastics and non-ferrous metals