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I've been thinking about this as well.. I'm a 40-something that took a wood shop class in elementary school a LONG time ago and loved it, but never really used woodworking tools at home after that (my father owned an older model Craftsman RAS and some hand-saws -- that was about it for wood tools). ...

Ok.. Just spoke w/ my better half and she's in agreement about getting this local 510 machine.. I've dropped a note to the seller and am awaiting a reply.. Hopefully it hasn't disappeared since yesterday..

Hi Rick, Pinkie is quite right! If you can, you should.......BUY IT! But, if you can't, save your money, maybe sell off what you have got now, and keep your eyes open. Another one will come along, maybe a better deal, maybe not.:) Thanks.. I've been in contact with that guy selling that one locally...

Thanks everyone for the great comments & suggestions! I've found someone locally that is selling what appears to be a full-up model 510 (with very light use) with all the bell's-n-whistles for $1500.. It's got the jointer, bandsaw, large table support, 6" lathe face plate (and associated la...

Thanks Paul.. I'll admit that the vast majority of what I've read is very positive.. I also realize that it's nothing more than a piece of machinery and that nothing's perfect.. However, if it can greatly reduce the floorspace I need for a bunch of tools and it works equally well compared to these o...

hi all.. I'm a newbie here.. I've currently got a full-sized table saw (Delta), Jet 6" Jointer and was in the market for a band-saw.. My big issue is space of course (in the garage), so the interest in the SS was sparked when I saw someone selling one with a bandsaw feature (in the hopes that I...