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Hi Everyone,

I have been reading your forums for a while and last weekend I took the plunge! I found a 1991 Mark V and am now in the process of cleaning it up. It seems to be in good shape. The speed control works smoothly and there isn't much noise or vibration. Very little rust on the tubes. Haven't got through the whole box of parts yet, but everything I need appears to be included.

Just wanted to say, all the good info you guys post gave a guy like me the guts to go out and find a SS. The only problem is my wife now says I spend too much time down in the workshop. Oh, well!

I am looking forward to many evenings of reading and learning from you experts!

Welcome to the forum jon. I see by reading your intro that you are aware of places to look for information on this forum. The sawdust sessions offer much good information that will help you get into the operation of your machine. Also the PTWFE online book gives you a chapter by chapter guide. Start making some things for the wife and she probably will want you to spend more time in the shop. By the way, let us know what part of the country you reside in.

Welcome to the forum. I too am fairly new. Never be shy to ask any question, no matter how trivial you might think it is. These guys and gals are awhole libary of knowledge at your fingertips.
If you can ask it-they will answer it...

Welcome to the forum, jon. Please allow me to suggest that you have a very small problem that can be easily resolved. You need to build something for the little woman and do it quick. Something simple will do the trick but be prepared. The complexity of these "bribes" will grow rapidly.

You may even have to buy additional equipment to keep up with the demands.

Welcome to the forum, Jon. I'm sure you'll find much helpful information here from this community. I know I have!

As for 'bribing' the wife, I was in a similar situation. The DW could not fathom why I would purchase such a thing and what was I going to do with it. Not to mention, where did I think I was going to find the time???? she asked.

Well, that first Christmas season I presented her with one of the very first pens that came off the lathe. She still uses it daily, almost 2 years later. So I concur, make one of your first projects something for her. And have fun!

Welcome!! I can tell you it won't take long before she will be more accepting of the SS and your time in the shop. My wife was not negative at all, but once I had a few projects completed, she was excited. A common question is " Can you do this on your Shopsmith thingy?" and if I answer no, " Would one of the "shopsmith guys" know how to do that?" is the the second question! The answer to the second is always yes! Enjoy.

Welcome. I will add my voice to those that have said make something for your bride. But be ready for a long honey do list attached to the SS .

jon wrote: The only problem is my wife now says I spend too much time down in the workshop. Oh, well!

Welcome to the forum Jon, I'm guessing you haven't been married that long...

I agree with Dusty, start showing her useful and pretty things around the house especially if they are for her!

Welcome:

Your wife will soon realize that the Shopsmith is a home improvement "monster".

8iowa wrote:Welcome:

Your wife will soon realize that the Shopsmith is a home improvement "monster".

It is not certain that it will happen soon. Now if you build beautiful, functional furniture - like say the stuff Charlese turns out - it may happen soon. If not, it may take a bit longer. Shelves in the laundry room are not near as impressive as furniture in the living room.