Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Head to head comparisons welcome too.
I've heard of the TotalShop, Menards, and other Shopsmith clone machines. But, I haven't heard about this one. I found this while trying to research other multipurpose tools (specifically the KITY line of tools):
I present the Multico!
This comes from a UK web site, so I'm assuming this particular brand was only (or mostly) available overseas. You can see more pictures here:
Heath
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
Was the question how much that particular machine sold for on that web site, or how much it retailed for in US dollars?
Heath
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
I just purchased an 1984 Woodmaster Multi-Tool machine that has a headstock identical to the Total Shop with a 2 HP 16.8/8.4 Amp 110/220 VAC motor on a 56 frame that still operates. It came with a 6" joiner and jigsaw that does fit and operate on the Shopsmith.
I have collected a few non-operational Total Shop machines for parts if anyone has a need for any repairs, parts or have any questions concerning these clones machines. The Shopsmith headstock parts does not fit/work in these machines without major modifications. All bearings, shafts, tubes and quill are different sizes then Shopsmith used.
Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)