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Back to electricity. It looks like the Shopsmith (Mark V) and the SS dust collector do not require 220V outlets; just 110 with at least 25 amp. I'm not very "electrical fluent," so do I really need a 220 outlet in the workshop, or just ensure the circuits have sufficient amperage?

My wife and I are building a new home and I have the good fortune to be able to design a shop from scratch. The room will be 29' x 21'. I'm looking for recommendations on design and layout features. I plan to have a 220 outlet installed in the floor in the middle of the room to maximize flexibility ...

I am looking for a “tutor” in the Atlanta area to help me get acquainted with the Mark V (1984 vintage) I have inherited from my Dad. He was fortunate to take classes when Shopsmith had a store in suburban Atlanta, but now I just have the manuals, Shopsmith videos, etc. I could benefit from some ...

I have inherited a Mark V unit with a number of attachments from my father. It has not been used in approximately ten years. I have all the documentation on the unit, and have ordered the “Restoring the Mark V” DVD from Shopsmith. However, I’d really like to make connections with one or more ...