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I decided to get to know my 500 really good before doing any upgrade. My tendency has been to buy things I don't fully use, or buy things before I need them, and I want to change the way I function. I did order some DVDs from the Shopsmith website to learn all I can about my 500--would like to learn ...

Journeyjane is definitely a female--I am a middle-aged woman living in Kansas who is nutty over woodworking. I tried quilting, crocheting, and knitting, but I am not good at sitting still. Woodworking fit the bill exactly...

I just purchased a 500 and have a chance to upgrade it to a 510 for about $350 plus about $100 for shipping. Is this a smart thing to do? Why or why not?

I just purchased a 500 and have a chance to upgrade it to a 510 for about $350 plus about $100 for shipping. Is this a smart thing to do? Why or why not?

I just sold some large individual tools and bought a Mark 500 due to space constraints and the fact that I move frequently. Are there any other female woodworkers on these forums? I also have the chane to buy a 500 to 510 upgrade for about $350 plus shipping. Is this worth it and a smart thing to do?