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The only advantage is a smaller footprint, if that is what you need.algale wrote:Given the frequent appearance of cheap Mark 5s out there in Craigslist land that can be converted to a mini/shorty, do folks really think the Power Station offers an advantage?
The power STAND has an even smaller footprint.Dansmith wrote:The only advantage is a smaller footprint, if that is what you need.algale wrote:Given the frequent appearance of cheap Mark 5s out there in Craigslist land that can be converted to a mini/shorty, do folks really think the Power Station offers an advantage?
Power Station and Crafters Station http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.c ... fters.htmlberry wrote:Clearly I don't really know the difference between the Power Stand and Crafters version. Can one of you, who have way more knowledge of SS products/history, sketch out the differences or maybe pics? And perhaps one of you can direct me to a thread that provides detailed info a making a shorty? I must say that floor space is the resource in my little shop that is the rarest. Thanks again!
The Crafters Station was short lived in production. Don't know why. The Power Station is still available. The two are very similar. The primary differences are 1) the crafters station can be fitted with a main table thus can be a table saw 2) the crafters station has a reversible motor and motor contol. The reversible motor is required to support both the table saw and then all the other SPT.berry wrote:Clearly I don't really know the difference between the Power Stand and Crafters version. Can one of you, who have way more knowledge of SS products/history, sketch out the differences or maybe pics? And perhaps one of you can direct me to a thread that provides detailed info a making a shorty? I must say that floor space is the resource in my little shop that is the rarest. Thanks again!