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I am in central Illinois and since I've just really started looking I don't have a feel for the pricing in this area. I did find another Mark V from the late 60's with accessories and manuals for about $500 as well. I may shoot a low offer on the older model to see what his response is then consider ...

You've got me there. How about none of the improvements over later models? :-)

I saw that and will be careful to follow that rule of thumb. I hope to find out more about it in the near future and get to look it over as well. Thank you for the reminder.

Thank you for the quick response. Based on the information in the link you posted, it appears the SS I'm looking at was built prior to 1960 and therefore has all of the faults of the first models. I know it at least runs though I haven't seen it yet. I'm thinking that given the age it may be more ...

Hello everyone - my name is Dave and I'm starting to get into woodworking to give me something to do now that I've basically retired. I've been looking at different tools and already have some like a chop saw and small table saw. I have an opportunity to get a Mark V Shop Smith that is at least 35 ...