Complete Shopsmith

lcbee · Post by **lcbee** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:14 pm

I will be 68 the day after Christmas. I have a Shopsmith that doesn,t have any nylon/plastic cams. It was bought in 1979; in fact I have the serial # card for the bandsaw that my Dad bought for it:8-20-80. It has a the drill press, bandsaw, belt sander, planer/jointer, table saw, chisels for the lathe, and the lathe. I taught school at the time that {we} bought this and I really had hoped to use it. It has always been inside-my basement, then my father's basement and now in my garage. I have kept it clean. It works well but I am getting ready to have my first grandchild. I will not be able to use it. My son, nephew and father made several lamps. My dad used it in his shop in his basement in the Knoxville, TN area. Now it is in Utah with me. I have the two manuals that are like classes in woodworking plus the book, Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone by R.J. DeCristoforo. Is anyone out there who would be interested in buying the complete package?

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:57 am

[quote="lcbee"]I will be 68 the day after Christmas. I have a Shopsmith that doesn,t have any nylon/plastic cams. It was bought in 1979]

Is this a Mark VII or a mark V? Since you mention plastic/nylon cams it would seem Mark VII. Normally speaking sales aren't ok on this board since its sponsored by shopsmith themselves, so craigslist is normally your best bet.

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:10 am

lcbee wrote:I will be 68 the day after Christmas. ....... It works well but I am getting ready to have my first grandchild. I will not be able to use it. ..... Is anyone out there who would be interested in buying the complete package?

Interested? There are always people looking for a Shopsmith. Can you get a decent price for it? Probably not anywhere near what it is really worth.

But, the thing that struck me is your reason for selling. I turn 54 this coming year. My first two grandsons just turned two. A big part of my reason for buying a Shopsmith (my second one) was the grandkids. I know the world is full of plastic toys that talk, walk and do all sorts of amazing things, but I still have to believe a well-crafted handmade wooden toy from Grandpa is something that won't end up in the recycle bin before the next ho-ho season. I think the real strength of the SS is that its multi-tool design and carrying over of setup is perfect for the hobbyist who wants to make unique, appreciated and cherished keepsakes for his family and friends.

But that's just my opinion. Remember, you're never too old to learn.