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Here would your local Lowes be?

The one in Lynnwood washigton not the closest to me but I was curious and they will be there till saturday I think

dwnorton2000 wrote:The one in Lynnwood washigton not the closest to me but I was curious and they will be there till saturday I think

Yup, Thursday the 3rd through saturday the 5th. I was pretty impressed. Now to see if I can actually afford the upgrade =)

gentlemen- just on the site for the first time, and have enjoyed the short time and the knowledge available. But, my most pressing question, is this a bargin that will let me grin ? There is a mark V available with saw,disc sander,lathe,tailstock(?) drill, adj.speed. I just lost my rockwell table saw (40 yrs old) and would pick this up as a replacement, if it is a price to appreciate @ $325.00. Your opinions would be appreciated, and I shall return, and enjoy the site. Thanks again. jc

Welcome to the forum. You ask a very hard question for anyone to answer without being able to touch, feel and turn on.

That price seems reasonable IF there are no major problems that would necessitate parts replacement. Maybe a bit high if this is an older Mark V. If you know the serial number, we can tell you better.

Does it run and can you increase/decrease speed. Warning: DO NOT attempt to change the speed control unless the unit is turned on.

thanks Dusty, I'll have a look-C tomarrow and will get the ser.# @ that time.

gdc wrote:thanks Dusty, I'll have a look-C tomarrow and will get the ser.# @ that time.

Take note of its color also! Green silver, coppery brown, gray.

Ed, IMHO, Shopsmith is way out of line with their prices for ANY of their Power Pro Headstock options. Shopsmith must think that we are all made of money! Of course they recommend that we all purchase brand new Mark 7 machines!! But, unfortunately, the day they announced the availability of the Mark 7, the value of ALL Mark V machines hit the floorboard. Of course Shopsmith doesn't care about that. Even if one exchanges the headstock for a new one at Shopsmith's inflated price, one does still not have the equivalent of a Mark 7. Shame.

emcee wrote:Ed, IMHO, Shopsmith is way out of line with their prices for ANY of their Power Pro Headstock options. Shopsmith must think that we are all made of money! Of course they recommend that we all purchase brand new Mark 7 machines!! But, unfortunately, the day they announced the availability of the Mark 7, the value of ALL Mark V machines hit the floorboard. Of course Shopsmith doesn't care about that. Even if one exchanges the headstock for a new one at Shopsmith's inflated price, one does still not have the equivalent of a Mark 7. Shame.

One is certainly entitled to their opinion and I would never attempt to take away from those opinions. I am willing to express my own opinions. I have purchased the Power Pro headstock and feel it is worth every cent invested. It is truly a joy to work with. In fact I still own a 50th anniversary 520 version that is not used nearly as much as the power pro. I have upgraded the power pro machine to the Mark 7 which allows raising and lowering from each end. I enjoy that feature especially the stability it adds and how much easier it is to keep tables in alignment. I also added the big red wheel upgrade to my power Pro Mark 7. Here is the kicker. I have purchased the mark 7 and big red wheels to add to my 50th anniversary machine. I purchased a set to enable moving my shorty (Overarm Pin Router) around the shop. I cannot wait to get the wheels and double tilt installed. I suppose what is a good investment for me may not be for others. Tis true my shop time and experience bring my greatest relaxation at this point in life. Now if I can help my loving bride back to health perhaps I can use my beloved tools once again. Jim

emcee wrote:Ed, IMHO, Shopsmith is way out of line with their prices for ANY of their Power Pro Headstock options. Shopsmith must think that we are all made of money! Of course they recommend that we all purchase brand new Mark 7 machines!! But, unfortunately, the day they announced the availability of the Mark 7, the value of ALL Mark V machines hit the floorboard. Of course Shopsmith doesn't care about that. Even if one exchanges the headstock for a new one at Shopsmith's inflated price, one does still not have the equivalent of a Mark 7. Shame.

Inflated!!! If you want to see inflated prices order yourself a Festool catalog. The tools are fantastic but the prices are out of this world.

Yes the PowerPro is not inexpensive and I have not gotten mine yet but that is not because they are way out of line. It is because I have other financial priorities.

As for Mark V prices hitting the floorboards - have you checked lately. I don't think so or you would not have made that comment.

Give your comments some serious thought, Mark.