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This forum is a gold mine. I've learned so much just this past week of discovering you! Thanks for the tips and advice. Can't wait to feel like I know what I'm doing!

Beware of over confidence! Better to always think things out.

I really appreciate all the suggestions.
Can you give me your reactions to this CL post? https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tls/4826352006.html
Worth the extra couple hundred more than the initial Shopsmith I was considering?

JPG wrote:Beware of over confidence! Better to always think things out.

That second one is an upgraded 500. Don't see the telescoping legs. Do see a bent caster.

Liz wrote:I really appreciate all the suggestions.
Can you give me your reactions to this CL post? https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tls/4826352006.html
Worth the extra couple hundred more than the initial Shopsmith I was considering?

Absolutely!!!!!!

Better than the upgraded greenie I suggested earlier.

Assuming decent condition. If not, all is repairable/restorable. Looks good as is from the pix.

P.S. The caster looks bent.(fixable)

P.P.S. Table support legs, auxiliary table may be in first pix. Floating tables(2)?

rcplaneguy wrote:That second one is an upgraded 500. Don't see the telescoping legs. Do see a bent caster.

So in comparing what you call an upgraded 500 versus the 510, is that a negative or just an observation?

JPG wrote:

Liz wrote:I really appreciate all the suggestions.
Can you give me your reactions to this CL post? https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tls/4826352006.html
Worth the extra couple hundred more than the initial Shopsmith I was considering?

Absolutely!!!!!!

Better than the upgraded greenie I suggested earlier.

Assuming decent condition. If not, all is repairable/restorable. Looks good as is from the pix.

P.S. The caster looks bent.(fixable)

P.P.S. Table support legs, auxiliary table may be in first pix. Floating tables(2)?

The floating tables and extension tubes are shown in the first pic, leaning against the stacked-stone wall to the right of the Mark V.

BuckeyeDennis wrote:

JPG wrote:

Liz wrote:I really appreciate all the suggestions.
Can you give me your reactions to this CL post? https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tls/4826352006.html
Worth the extra couple hundred more than the initial Shopsmith I was considering?

Absolutely!!!!!!

Better than the upgraded greenie I suggested earlier.

Assuming decent condition. If not, all is repairable/restorable. Looks good as is from the pix.

P.S. The caster looks bent.(fixable)

P.P.S. Table support legs, auxiliary table may be in first pix. Floating tables(2)?

The floating tables and extension tubes are shown in the first pic, leaning against the stacked-stone wall to the right of the Mark V.

The first pix shows two 'floating' tables, possibly joined with connector tubes.

The fourth pix reveals the table support(one?) tubes, AND an outfeed table(extra goodie).

So I think it is complete with much extra stuff.

Liz wrote:Thanks! I am looking at classes.

The third youtube down might be of some help for you.

JPG wrote:Just had to try this.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEGMMkWCPKw[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjqqMfJG2Qo[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5QP27eMXMI[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQnt6EXcoZk[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiXRS7PN8Dk[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyicfZ_htaU[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5De7P-e17o[/youtube]