Shopsmith Forums

Russ, I read that to fast and apparently got you and JPG confused... I apologize.

I do still want to thank you all. Most of my generation and the ones that have followed (I’m in my early 30’s) don’t seem to say that enough.

JPG- I appreciate the breakdown of the saw table changes to identify the models. I’m pretty sure looking at it that I have a 500. What is your opinion on upgrading it to the 510 or 520 table? I’m kind of leaning towards the more robust 520 table, but have an odd feeling that I’d be committing some s...

David- Thanks for the input. I was so excited about getting one I and seeing it run/operate properly that I didn’t think about the handle being broken. However, I did realize that the sticker labeled “total shop,” probably should have jumped out at me sooner. I saw the chart you mentioned and came t...

Just bought a 1985 model today. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on here for helping me talk myself into buying a cabinet shop the dive of a motorcycle!

Wife says “it’s the equivalent of a kitchen aid mixer for the garage... and it’s older than you.”

So today I bought my first Shopsmith. I did a little research over the last week and now I have a few questions before I dig to far into upgrading/restoring. I know it’s a 1985 model (two years older than I am,) by the serial number chart on the mothership’s website. What I can’t seem to figure out ...