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mgbbob
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New baby

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I went over to the dark side tonight. I picked up a Shopsmith #27235 with a 510 table system and a bandsaw. The speed changer is not funtioning but I have new parts from Shopsmith. My single quill 1957 is probably mad at me.

The purchase included a SS bandsaw and a 510 table system. The unit needs a new speed changer but the parts were included.

Total package was $250. I am pretty happy. It will take a few days to sort out. I know I am missing a few parts. There is no sanding disc and the arbor for the saw is missing in action.

Someone told me that I would end up with two when I purchased the first one.

Bob
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Post by jcraigie »

NICE! The 510 table upgrade is worth more than you paid for the whole thing.
1984 Mark V 500 and an early 1954 greenie. jointer, belt sander, bandsaw, jigsaw, planner.

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mgbbob wrote: Someone told me that I would end up with two when I purchased the first one.
Bob


And so it begins... :D

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Post by jm51 »

I find myself looking for a 2nd SS and my workshop is 13 foot by 8.

All I use it for is a bit of cnc stuff, electronics projects, loudspeaker building etc. and metalwork once I get a screwcutting lathe. Should be plenty of room for a 2nd Shopsmith. :)
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jm51 wrote:I find myself looking for a 2nd SS and my workshop is 13 foot by 8.

All I use it for is a bit of cnc stuff, electronics projects, loudspeaker building etc. and metalwork once I get a screwcutting lathe. Should be plenty of room for a 2nd Shopsmith. :)
That is more than room enough for a half dozen!:D
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My bride (17 years) has acclimated to the two "ladies" in the garage.
One much her elder, with some green wrinkles...
But the younger model..ooh she's a runner... and has some nice upgrades.:D

For the bride to see fit and allow a third??..........ahh no.:(
R Hart
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Post by jayp413 »

Nice score! The bug has bitten. In less then a year I have 4 in my garage! The wife is patient, but I think I should quit while I'm ahead :D
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your new purchase! :cool:
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Great Deal

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Congradulations on a great score, the 510 upgrade and a bandsaw for $250

awesome!!!;)
Mark V 520,Mark V 510(2),Mark V 500(2) Dust Collector(2), Jointer(2), bandsaw(2), jigsaw, beltsander, biscuit joiner(2) Lathe Duplicator, RingMaster, Pro planer
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Serial Number

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Finally back from the trip. Anyone want to take a guess at my new baby's serial number?

Shopsmith #27235

I am sure there are plenty of posts on serial numbers out there but I thought I would take a shot.
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mgbbob wrote:Finally back from the trip. Anyone want to take a guess at my new baby's serial number?

Shopsmith #27235

I am sure there are plenty of posts on serial numbers out there but I thought I would take a shot.
1979?????????????(assuming it is gray in color and says shopsmith inc. on it).
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