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Snafi
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New to Shopsmith

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I have seen the Shopsmith tools for years but never had on any hands on experience with them. In in a position where I have limited space. I found a Shopsmith 500 with bandsaw and joiner attachments that has limted hours put on it. I know the table for the saw is smaller than new model and all but Is this a good buy at $300. Many Thx for your thoughts
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chapmanruss
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Re: New to Shopsmith

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Snafi,

Welcome to the Shopsmith Forum.

Unless there is something really wrong with it that is a great buy.
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.
JoeSark
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Re: New to Shopsmith

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Snafi,
I also started with a 500. Paid $200 for it without any attachments. It was an awesome gateway drug! Now I have a 510, a 510 converted to a shorty, and a 520, along with many attachments.
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