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by BigChip
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw
Replies: 27
Views: 7763

Re: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw

That's what I figured. $1500 is way too high IMO as well... And I definitely am not interested in driving even 100 miles to look at one. I figure if it is meant to happen, it will happen locally. Otherwise not that big a deal to me. I may take this as a sign to just go ahead and buy the table saw I ...
by BigChip
Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw
Replies: 27
Views: 7763

Re: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw

QUESTION - If I were to find a late 1990s 510 model with lots of accessories, like bandsaw, joiner, belt sander, etc. Would $1500 be a fair offer? Less? More?
by BigChip
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw
Replies: 27
Views: 7763

Re: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw

I guess now my dilemma is waiting to see what comes up first, and local to me. A good deal on a Table Saw or a good deal on a used ShopSmith. No WAY do I want to pay $2k for one...
by BigChip
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw
Replies: 27
Views: 7763

Re: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw

I appreciate all the help! The pictures were very helpful.
by BigChip
Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw
Replies: 27
Views: 7763

Newb with SS questions - part 2 - SS as Table Saw

I got some great answers to my original post about considering a ShopSmith and my need for a new table saw. I am still interested in exploring the idea of buying a ShopSmith and learning how to use it for my needs. As Mentioned, I do already have a (cheap) portable table saw, so if I keep it, techni...
by BigChip
Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2078

Re: Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase

Some VERY informational answers here. I suspected that ShopSmith OWNERS were as unique and dependable as the tool itself. Looks like I was right. One of the reasons for my attraction to the SS was that it seems to be an "out of the box" tool. And I am definitely an "out of the box&quo...
by BigChip
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2078

Re: Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase

Thanks for the replies. I do already have a Grizzly Bandsaw, a good Router with full size table, a large Radial Arm saw, a couple chop saws, and many other tools. My current table saw is a portable Ridgid that I bought cheap. It gets me by, but I am ready for something better. So that is the reason ...
by BigChip
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2078

Hello - newb with SS questions - considering purchase

Hello. Have been fascinated by the Shopsmith for years but don't own one. I find myself in the need of a better table saw, and in my searching the classifieds I have run across a few Shopsmiths. One has the PowerPro upgrade but not many accessories. Another is a 510 but not PowerPro, but has some go...