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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:38 am
by dusty
tryingtolearn wrote:Is this the same book that is offered electronically at shopsmith?
The online version is but one of several renditions. What hardcopy version do you have?
Let's see
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:50 pm
by swampgator
There used to be a user on here as CV3, but haven't heard from him in awhile, no response to PM either. But, I'm going to try to post my email from Shopsmith.
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Shopsmith Mark V Owners
We'll Be Here
Lowe's of SW Mobile AL
4401 Rangeline Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
Thursday June 21, 2012 Through Sunday June 24, 2012
Hours: Thu-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Come Watch the Sawdust Fly and Pick Up Your FREE GIFT
In Just Two Short Weeks...
The Shopsmith PowerPro® Upgrade / Mark 7 Demonstration & Factory-Direct Sale Will Be Coming To A Lowe's Home Improvement Center Near You !
Hear how whisper-quiet it is !
Feel how smoothly it runs !
Ask your PowerPro questions
See the Shopsmith Mark 7 with the revolutionary new PowerPro Headstock LIVE -- in action !
• More Horsepower Than Your Mark V • More Constant Torque • Broader Speed Range Than Your Mark V • Runs in Forward or Reverse Direction
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Well, you got the info.
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:06 pm
by tryingtolearn
Swampgator. I see your in Pensacola. Do you have a Mark V. And if so do u have a lot of experience with the SS?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:28 pm
by swampgator
Yes, I have two of those wonderful machines, both from the 1980's, have the user manuals.
Experience - table saw, band saw, router.
Hoping to get into turning some this summer. Have looked at my user manuals and the tools on this website (owners site), seen what I needed, shopped on eBay, CL and most times buy straight from Shopsmith. I know when I get it from the company, it's in new condition and ready. I will buy saw blades on eBay for less than 1/2 price. Bandsaw blades can often be found in blister packages for about 1/2 price. Shipping is about the same as from the company especially if they use the post office. Sometimes, you'll get charged more for shipping than it actually costs them.
The only reason I haven't volunteered to help you is that my wife is totally dependent on me as she has MS, Lupus and epilepsy, so I stay close to the house. However, I'll PM you with my email and phone number. I'll do what I can. Wish I could come over to help you. Would love to see you grow with this machine.
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:40 pm
by tryingtolearn
I understand. You take care of her. Maybe I could come over to P'cola and learn from you.
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:16 pm
by swampgator
Please check your Private messages. And, tell me what you need. Will be happy to help.
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:26 pm
by swampgator
Hey, TTL, did you get to go to the demo at Lowe's? Or, are you going to get to go? I'm not going to get to go. Did you check your pm's? Looking forward to hearing from you.
for sale
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:40 pm
by getnby41
Craigslist.com and ebay are a good places to look for accessories.
tryingtolearn wrote:Thanks for all of the help. Can I by pieces to a lathe duplicator? I have the piece that holds the cutter but not the top bar for the duplicated piece?
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:52 pm
by db5
tryingtolearn wrote:Well I bought a 1983 SS and it has the large table. Owners manual not to be found.
I have a Shopsmith Mark V book (more than an owner's manual) published in 1984 that is in new condition except for some yellow highlighted sentences on maintenance, etc that I wanted to find easily as well as a couple of notes on bearing specs for replacement.
I bought this at a Shopsmith store in Anaheim because I couldn't find anything for my Mark VII and thought this would help. It did. Now the Mark VII is dead and body parts will be sold. I'm dismembering the poor lifeless creature this month. It died of old age not mistreatment.
If you want to buy this the price is $20 (less than what I paid for it) and about $4 for mailing. PM me if you are interested. Otherwise, it will be going up on eBay with a starting price of $20 plus shipping.
I can send you photos. I moved it from the original SS notebook to a larger one so I could add some stuff. If you want that also I will include it.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:14 pm
by tryingtolearn
I watch craigslist all the time and I have picked up a few things on ebay. @SG I didn't get to go to the demo but I see they will be in Pensacola this weekend. I have since picked up a jointer, biscuit jointer, new saw guards, owners manual, and some more odds and ends. Now if my cypress would dry I could get to work.