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shop smith wood working
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timbitca
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There was one for sale locally on kijiji for 250$ or so, seemed to be in very good shape. Really interesting, but I didn't have the coin for it.
Does anyone have or use em?
You should ask about them at the Shopsmith forum. There are some very helpful members there. Many of them are experts on the Shopsmith.
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camarotoolman
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Thanks, I'll check the foruem. I was looking @ them on feebay. My uncle had 1, one of those memory lane tools!
stratman977
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I wouldn't spend top dollar for one. You want a mark 5, don't bother with the 10er or other models. The model 500 and 510 are the same as the original mark 5 with a better table saw fence. The older ones can be had cheap. The went from a 3/4hp motor to a 1-1/8 at some point over the years which make all the difference in them. I use the drill press for everything but it has a good bit of runout and it turns too fast on the slowest setting for steel. I have a bolt on speed reducer box I use for steel but its really not an ideal setup.
They are very capable and a pretty well built. I would rather have the shopsmith than the individual table top machines from sears but its not something a pro would use. Everything on them is fully serviceable and all of the parts from them are still available. Mine is a 1954 model and it still works just fine. The attachments can be pricey but I see them come up from time to time on craigslist for cheap.
The one you have posted is probably an 80's model with the 1-1/8hp motor. A fair price would $400-$500 if it has the table saw parts.
They are very capable and a pretty well built. I would rather have the shopsmith than the individual table top machines from sears but its not something a pro would use. Everything on them is fully serviceable and all of the parts from them are still available. Mine is a 1954 model and it still works just fine. The attachments can be pricey but I see them come up from time to time on craigslist for cheap.
The one you have posted is probably an 80's model with the 1-1/8hp motor. A fair price would $400-$500 if it has the table saw parts.
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camarotoolman
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The guy wanted $200 fot it with a band saw, belt sander, saw table, lathe tools, manuels and some misc. stuff.
turbowoodworker
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I learned to woodwork by watching Dad on the 10E as a kid. My needs have gone well past the old girl but I still use it for disc sanding, long lathe and drill press (rare as I have a dedicated DP). (I have a full woodshop. Delta, Powermatic, etc.)
The 10E is obsolete but not trash heap yet. Get a good Mark 5 or later. I'm gonna get a "you ****" here but I picked up the headstock unit for a Mark 5 2 weeks ago on CL...FOR FREE. The guy had purchased a newer replacement that is digital and has lots of presets and was just giving it away so I'll be checking it out and using on the 10E bed maybe, (If the rails haven't changed in 60 years.)
By the way I gave the guy $40 as a donation to his church. He was a minister and would not accept cash until I called it a donation. Seemed like the right thing to do.
Back to topic, the Shopsmith is good. It is a "jack of all trades" tool. It is good at lots of things but not great at any. But to get all the stuff in your garage that comes as attachments to the Shopsmith would cost lots of cash, take up lots of space. The benchtop tools mentioned above are equally limited by power so I have personally steered away from most benchtop tools.
The one thing I absolutely hate about the SS is the tilting table instead of tilting arbor. That's a big limitation and a little scary when cutting long stock. It will make you want a miter saw right away.
Good luck, let us know what you do. Rick
The 10E is obsolete but not trash heap yet. Get a good Mark 5 or later. I'm gonna get a "you ****" here but I picked up the headstock unit for a Mark 5 2 weeks ago on CL...FOR FREE. The guy had purchased a newer replacement that is digital and has lots of presets and was just giving it away so I'll be checking it out and using on the 10E bed maybe, (If the rails haven't changed in 60 years.)
By the way I gave the guy $40 as a donation to his church. He was a minister and would not accept cash until I called it a donation. Seemed like the right thing to do.
Back to topic, the Shopsmith is good. It is a "jack of all trades" tool. It is good at lots of things but not great at any. But to get all the stuff in your garage that comes as attachments to the Shopsmith would cost lots of cash, take up lots of space. The benchtop tools mentioned above are equally limited by power so I have personally steered away from most benchtop tools.
The one thing I absolutely hate about the SS is the tilting table instead of tilting arbor. That's a big limitation and a little scary when cutting long stock. It will make you want a miter saw right away.
Good luck, let us know what you do. Rick
stratman977
Well-known member
That's a steal.
You could sell the powerhead (motor and hosuing) for close to $200 on ebay and the bandsaw and sander for another $100 each.
You could sell the powerhead (motor and hosuing) for close to $200 on ebay and the bandsaw and sander for another $100 each.
timbitca
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I've seen a few around here at that price, but never with all those attachments; looks like a heck of a deal to me!