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Re: Looking to buy?

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As Ed said,
This bears repeating. Shopsmiths don't fall apart over time. Bearings and belts may need replacing, rust may take hold, but some of the oldest Shopsmith machines made are still in use.
That is true and I have proof. Below are two of the first group of 250 Shopsmith Tools ever made, the Model 10E. These were ordered and shipped to West Coast Montgomery Wards Stores in 1947. They are 2 of the 3 I have and these 2 have been restored. They are as usable today as they were when new. The 3rd is in the process of being restored. And yes, the bearings and belts have been replaced on the two below.

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Even many of those first Shopsmith Mark 5 tools from 1954 are still working for their happy owners. :D
Russ

Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
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