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I'm new here, and new to Shopsmith. So new in fact I haven't gotten it yet
I pick it up today at 5 ! It is used it belonged a a gentleman who suffered a stroke and is now unable to use it. I hate this has happened to him, but at the same time im excited to have found this machine. His brother in law is handling the selling, and I met him Fri to look at it. Its a Mk - 5 I belive 520 with all the extention tables and legs. I saw boxes of accessories, some never opened. He said it includes a dust colector too! I think he said it only a couple of years old, and he only used it to cut trim for a garage he built, before he had the stroke.The price is $1500 and when I saw the condition of the machine (spotless) I didnt think twice about the price, as I figured the man and his wife may need the money. Ive wanted a Shopsmith all my adult life, I hate this happened to him, but he can rest assured I will use it, and take good care of it will. I will inventory it and take pics when I get it home. Excited to be a Shopsmith owner at last !
Finally getting a Shopsmith
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Beginner's luck fer sure!
Welcome. We eagerly await your pix. We DO share your joy!!!!:)
I call your attention to the sticky posts at the top of the Maintenance and Repair forum.
Whoopeeeee!:D
Welcome. We eagerly await your pix. We DO share your joy!!!!:)
I call your attention to the sticky posts at the top of the Maintenance and Repair forum.
Whoopeeeee!:D
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There are opposing points of view regarding the price of a used machine.maxjr758 wrote:Hi
I'm new here, and new to Shopsmith. So new in fact I haven't gotten it yet
I pick it up today at 5 ! It is used it belonged a a gentleman who suffered a stroke and is now unable to use it. I hate this has happened to him, but at the same time im excited to have found this machine. His brother in law is handling the selling, and I met him Fri to look at it. Its a Mk - 5 I belive 520 with all the extention tables and legs. I saw boxes of accessories, some never opened. He said it includes a dust colector too! I think he said it only a couple of years old, and he only used it to cut trim for a garage he built, before he had the stroke.The price is $1500 and when I saw the condition of the machine (spotless) I didnt think twice about the price, as I figured the man and his wife may need the money. Ive wanted a Shopsmith all my adult life, I hate this happened to him, but he can rest assured I will use it, and take good care of it will. I will inventory it and take pics when I get it home. Excited to be a Shopsmith owner at last !
If it is a 510/520 with dust collector and it is only a couple years old, you got a good deal.
Congratulations and welcome to the forum. We are looking forward to the pictures.
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Welcome to the form Maxjr. Congrats on finding what sounds like a very good find. When ya get it home, clean it up, lube it, then align it. You should be good to go then. ANY QUESTIONS ya have, ask away.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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Welcome to the forum as well. It looks like you got a very good deal, depending on what is all in the boxes, it should be like Christmas morning for you. Can't wait for the pictures, as has been stated, "no pics, didn't happen". 
Tim.
Edit: Also I noticed you did not include your location in your profile. I don't understand why many people choose not to include their location, or even State.
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Edit: Also I noticed you did not include your location in your profile. I don't understand why many people choose not to include their location, or even State.
Seven days without turning makes one weak. 
1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. Tornado Dust Collection System,Shop Wide Overhead Vac piping,WC slow-speed grinder,Wolverine sharp. system,Grizzly GO580 14" Bandsaw,Rikon Disk/Belt sander,HF Pressure Pot, JB 7 CFM Vac pump,TurnTex Stabilizing Chamber. (My 16' X 20' shop is full to the gills)
1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. Tornado Dust Collection System,Shop Wide Overhead Vac piping,WC slow-speed grinder,Wolverine sharp. system,Grizzly GO580 14" Bandsaw,Rikon Disk/Belt sander,HF Pressure Pot, JB 7 CFM Vac pump,TurnTex Stabilizing Chamber. (My 16' X 20' shop is full to the gills)
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timsturnings wrote:Welcome to the forum as well. It looks like you got a very good deal, depending on what is all in the boxes, it should be like Christmas morning for you. Can't wait for the pictures, as has been stated, "no pics, didn't happen".
Tim.
Edit: Also I noticed you did not include your location in your profile. I don't understand why many people choose not to include their location, or even State.
Because they most likely do not know it is possible.]
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Finally got a Shopsmith!
Hi Sportsfans !
well I got my Shopsmith home ! I think its older than they though, now guessig a 510, looking at the less elaborate rip fence and by a ser# of 02/11/99 still in great condition ! The 4" jointer has been out of the box, and most of the other thpings have been used little.
accessories, include: 4" jointer, bandsaw, biscuit cutter, router arm, 3 -12" disksander faceplates, new lathe chisels, and a couple of things im not sure of.
Ok now to figure out how to post pics
well I got my Shopsmith home ! I think its older than they though, now guessig a 510, looking at the less elaborate rip fence and by a ser# of 02/11/99 still in great condition ! The 4" jointer has been out of the box, and most of the other thpings have been used little.
accessories, include: 4" jointer, bandsaw, biscuit cutter, router arm, 3 -12" disksander faceplates, new lathe chisels, and a couple of things im not sure of.
Ok now to figure out how to post pics
This may help ya.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=114
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=114
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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Do you have/use google chrome?? If so pics are extra work, no paper clip, trust me I know!!!LOL
Sounds like a good deal with the addition of the BS and jointer for that price.
Welcome!!!!
Sounds like a good deal with the addition of the BS and jointer for that price.
Welcome!!!!
Measure once, cut as many times as needed to get it right! Bob
56/57 Greenie with jointer, 85 Mark V with band saw, 63 Goldie with jointer, 3 ER 10s, 1951 vintage, Hernia from the Er 10s, Tool Shop SS clone 6" jointer, and 6" belt sander, Delta 10" TS, Buffalo 6" jointer, Craftsman 12" BS, 10" Ryobi planer. Compound Miter, and misc.
56/57 Greenie with jointer, 85 Mark V with band saw, 63 Goldie with jointer, 3 ER 10s, 1951 vintage, Hernia from the Er 10s, Tool Shop SS clone 6" jointer, and 6" belt sander, Delta 10" TS, Buffalo 6" jointer, Craftsman 12" BS, 10" Ryobi planer. Compound Miter, and misc.