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by stank23
Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: New member about to purchase first shopsmith
Replies: 12
Views: 7841

Hey guys!

So I picked up the shopsmith and all its SPTs and accessories yesterday and they had even more than i realized. I was able to fit it all in the SUV but just barely. Without the tear down recommendations it never would have fit.

I did as you recommended and it runs well but the owner ...
by stank23
Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: New member about to purchase first shopsmith
Replies: 12
Views: 7841

Thanks JPG. Anything else I should make sure to do while there?
by stank23
Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:20 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: New member about to purchase first shopsmith
Replies: 12
Views: 7841

Thanks everyone for the good advice. Given the last comment about gently testing the motor, what specifically should I do? I was intending to run it up to test it out, is that a bad idea? If i dont run it up, should I do a full tear down of the motor when I get it home? Also, should i test each SPT ...
by stank23
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: New member about to purchase first shopsmith
Replies: 12
Views: 7841

New member about to purchase first shopsmith

Hey Guys ...

New member here. I've negotiated a price for a SS 510 with a bunch of SPTs and other accessories but I wont see it until this coming weekend. The gentleman I am buying from is no longer able to use it and is the second owner. He had a list of every piece down to the serial number that ...