Thanks for the note.teacherman wrote:I'll say. I don't really know much about these, but mine hails from 1956 and has a Magna-Jointer, lathe tailstock, table saw without the hold-down clamp, large sanding disc, original lathe tools hardly used, auxiliary table, Jacobs chuck, and a wiring syetem in need of replacement. I suppose the 200 I paid was about right. I hope, once I get the thing useable and get accustomed to it, to pick up the jigsaw and bandsaw. I have always wanted a bandsaw, and having such limited garage space, it seems the Shopsmith might be a good solution. I need to buy more lathe stuff before I get anything. The large plate and four bladed headstock attachment are first on the list.
I did order a DVD set online, and I'm told it will walk me through whatever I need to know to get it back in shape and keep it there. A guy named Jacob Anderson made them, and it was about $30 on eBay. Recommended by someone on this site. I felt I need this, because I tend to get in a hurry, and I am fond of saying that if it is possible to mess something up, I will find a way to do just that. I wish you great success on your projects!!
I found out that Jacob Anderson lives not too far from me. I may stop by to see him soon. I am still in the process of cleaning everything up. I did finish an Adirondack chair with my system though. It seems like you discover something new everyday when you start into it. I would keep an eye out on craiglist for a bandsaw. I have seen a few jigsaws on ebay.
Best success on your projects as well. Enjoy.