Not giving up...a new start

retrobalmer59 · Post by **retrobalmer59** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:42 pm

After wanting a Shopsmith for over 25 years, I purchased a used 510 three years ago. Suffice to say, I've been discouraged because I'm really not sure just what I have and what I need inorder to have this wonderful tool deliver its best. I've used it maybe a few times at best, ripping and crosscutting boards that is. No, I'm not giving up, rather giving this a new start. Yes, it does need cleaning, aligning and thankfully the previous owner had the full manual for it. I've also ordered the Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone book to read. Once I sell some stand-alone tools, I will be in the market for a jointer, bandsaw and of course, dust collector. And when looking at these necessary additions, what should I look for??? Any advice that you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!!!

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:58 pm

Welcome to the forum. It is good to have another Kansan.

mgbbob · Post by **mgbbob** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:39 pm

Ditto on the Kansan! From Leavenworth here.

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:36 pm

At the back of my manual is a separate document titled "Self Study Course for: The ShopSmith Mark V Home Workshop System" and, for a beginner at least, I found it useful. Mine is numbered as Part No. 505717.

Welcome to the forum. I grew up in Baldwin City, KS. Wonderful part of our nation!

ChrisNeilan · Post by **ChrisNeilan** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:15 pm

Retrobalmer, how did I figure out your screen name so quickly? I think you and I might be the only two of our trade here!