How did you get your Shopsmith

[Len]

In 1958 a ten year old lad saw in a magazine, probably Popular Mechanics, an article about ShopSmith and wanted it more than a slingshot! About 45 years after the sling shot his wish came true. No regrets and happy in the sawdust. Now to get the DC to get this dang sawdust & chips out of here, SWMBO will be happier too!

[jmoore65]

I've been aware of the ShopSmith Mark V for several years - mostly through reading about them on the Internet. Always thought it would be fun to have one - but never was actually around one physically.

A local church was having a silent auction - and had a Mark V 510 for sale. I thought about it for awhile - and my wife bid on it when it dropped in price. She gave me the 520 fence upgrade kit for Christmas, and I'm now learning how to use it.

Jim

[charlese]

I've been aware of the ShopSmith Mark V for several years - mostly through reading about them on the Internet. Always thought it would be fun to have one - but never was actually around one physically.

A local church was having a silent auction - and had a Mark V 510 for sale. I thought about it for awhile - and my wife bid on it when it dropped in price. She gave me the 520 fence upgrade kit for Christmas, and I'm now learning how to use it.

Jim

Jim - Congrats. on being a new Shopsmith owner, and welcome to the Forum on your 6th post. Since you are new to the Mark V - If you didn't get a copy of the book "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" along with your purchase - you should get one! They are available from Shopsmith part No (555069) Cost about $30 to $35. If you are new to woodworking or need to sharpen up your skills - order a copy of the "Mark V self Study Course" (505717) (it's in a 3 ring binder)

These two items will be the very best $100 you could spend for your woodworking operations. Following the instructions in these two publications will help you to avoid many of the problems you read about on this forum.