New owner of a used Shopsmith - Need help!

bpilgrim · Post by **bpilgrim** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:37 pm

I am a seasoned wood worker who has just bought a used shopsmith Mark V. I need to learn it's basic set up an operation, but I don't know where to start. Is there a tutorial online for beginner users?

Thanks!
Brian

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:46 pm

bpilgrim wrote:I am a seasoned wood worker who has just bought a used shopsmith Mark V. I need to learn it's basic set up an operation, but I don't know where to start. Is there a tutorial online for beginner users?

Thanks!
Brian

Welcome Pilgrim. A seasoned woodworker, huh. Glad to have you in our midst. You'll probably be able to field a good many questions.

Look through the Sawdust Sessions and let us know if these help.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm

This is an excellent CD to have. The instructor is very, very well qualified to teach this subject. I believe this CD would answer most all of your questions related to the Mark V.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... gnment.htm

cincinnati · Post by **cincinnati** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:39 pm

Shopsmith has a book available called "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" It will show you everything you need to know on the use of the Shopsmith.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/mvedu_ptw4e.htm
This book came standard with the Shopsmith. This book is also available online (free) to read but not able to find it. Maybe someone will know where to find it. I would still buy the book to keep handy in the shop.

cincinnati · Post by **cincinnati** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:42 pm

Found the link. Hope it helps.

By the way, WELCOME!

http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/welcome.htm

reible · Post by **reible** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:21 pm

A big YES to getting a copy of the book!

The online one is for the current machines, if you happen to have an older version shopsmith and you want a age appropriate book you will have to shop online (ebay etc) for a used copy of that book.

If you feel like it you can add your town or state or both to your profile and we might have a member near by who would be willing to give you a fast primer on the shopsmith.

Ed