I'm with swampgator, I just don't enjoy searching a computer catalog. Give me nice BIG print any time.
In the olden days, I used to look through the catalog and find additional items to add to an order just to consolidate shipping costs ("well, I'm sure I'll need one of those some day, so I may as well order it now.")
Now I only buy stuff when something breaks, or there's a good e-mail special.
Gary
The we want a paper catalog movement
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Uh Oh
reible wrote: Maybe some of you locals could paint up some signs and walk a protest line by the shopsmith building? Ed
"Occupy Shopsmith?"
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.
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dusty
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It is scarey. I must have sensed this movement in the making. I put the pressure on Mike yesterday when he pulled out a copy of the 2008 catalog "to use" no less.
"Oh, can I have a copy of the catalog too. Mine is worn to a frazzle."
"Oh, can I have a copy of the catalog too. Mine is worn to a frazzle."
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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tomsalwasser
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Lee Valley Veritas sends me a beautiful full color glossy catalog every so often, almost 300 pages. It must cost a fortune to print and mail. It's a work of art. I keep it in the bathroom and open it to a random page almost daily. An amazing collection of tools and supplies. I like to think the catalog works together with the web site to help me find what I want. Shopsmith is running lean and mean I get the feeling they're barely keeping their nose out of the water. Sadly I doubt they will be printing a catalog any time soon.
https://www.leevalley.com/en/home/CatalogSelect.aspx
As much as I'd like a catalog, my dream would be for Shopsmith to outsource their ordering and fulfillment to amazon. When your order is fulfilled through amazon, you get your stuff when you want it, plain and simple.
https://www.leevalley.com/en/home/CatalogSelect.aspx
As much as I'd like a catalog, my dream would be for Shopsmith to outsource their ordering and fulfillment to amazon. When your order is fulfilled through amazon, you get your stuff when you want it, plain and simple.
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It truly saddens me to see so many old set in their way woodworkers on this forum! 
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Mark
2017 Power Pro Mark 7
2002 50th anniversary model 520
and a few other woodworking tools.
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Mark
2017 Power Pro Mark 7
2002 50th anniversary model 520
and a few other woodworking tools.
I have a bunch of Penn State Catalogs here. Anybody want a dozen. Seems like I get one about every two weeks. Paper catalogs are expensive and SS is not the only people trying to get away from them. Mailing costs are also going way up. But I still enjoy paper catalogs cause they are good for inspiration.
Bill V
Seems like I get one about every two weeks. Paper catalogs are expensive and SS is not the only people trying to get away from them. Mailing costs are also going way up. But I still enjoy paper catalogs cause they are good for inspiration.Bill V
I need to download the 2008 catalog to my wife's kindle. I think browsing them on a standard computer isn't much fun, but maybe it will be a better experience on an ebook reader.
Mark 7, Pro Planer, Jointer, Bandsaw w/Kreg, Biscuit Joiner, Belt Sander, Jig Saw, Ringmaster, DC3300, Overarm Pin Router, Incra Ultimate setup
JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com
JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com
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dusty
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2008 Shopsmith Catalog
Is it the 2008 paper catalog that is depicted in the PDF version or is the PDF version kept current.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Count me in on this one!
The last catalog I have is the 2007 version.
The last catalog I have is the 2007 version.
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Leonard
La Vernia, TX
Wood Goods - Custom Woodwork
EMAIL: woodgoods "at" lavernia "dot" net
PowerPro 520, PowerPro 500 (was my father's 500), SS jointer, SS Mark V mount planer, SS bandsaws (2), belt sander, scroll saw, SS jig saws (2), strip sander, Jointech system, 12" Delta Compound Miter Saw, a small collection of routers, a router table and a Delta Unisaw. All in a 24' x 24' shop.
Leonard
La Vernia, TX
Wood Goods - Custom Woodwork
EMAIL: woodgoods "at" lavernia "dot" net
PowerPro 520, PowerPro 500 (was my father's 500), SS jointer, SS Mark V mount planer, SS bandsaws (2), belt sander, scroll saw, SS jig saws (2), strip sander, Jointech system, 12" Delta Compound Miter Saw, a small collection of routers, a router table and a Delta Unisaw. All in a 24' x 24' shop.