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I mostly make harps in my shop. I play harp and teach so my harps go to students, sale and rent. I've done some other small instruments and am getting set up to try making a few Native American Style Flutes. Although I haven't used the shopsmith for anything but a drill press for years (and a place ...

I'm 50 also. Female. I primarily build harps. I've had a 1950's Shopsmith in my shop for 25 years (inherited) but have only used a few times as a drill press. Moving it around and lifting the head to change functions seemed more trouble and weight than I could manage. So it has basically served as ...