The Shopsmith 520S

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Chad
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The Shopsmith 520S

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Re: The Shopsmith 520S

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Thanks Chad for posting the links for the Mark V 520S. There has been a lot of discussion already about this "new" Model of the Mark V 520 on the thread New Shopsmith Mark 4 at the link below. For those interested I suggest reading the posts on the other thread.

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Re: The Shopsmith 520S

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Looks like to me that when ya receive it. ALL ya can do is turn it on\off.
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Re: The Shopsmith 520S

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You would think it would at least come with extension tables. Another costly add on
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Re: The Shopsmith 520S

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kgfaro wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:54 am You would think it would at least come with extension tables. Another costly add on
I would think that if it does not serve your purpose - you would simply not buy it.

If you need for it to cut or sand or drill or whatever I would think you would also buy the appropriate add on packages.

But, if the resulting price is too high - again, simply don't buy it.
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So much dissertation over newly acquired options.(Hey they be a +++++).
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