ryanbp01 wrote:With all of the anticipated arrival of the Power-pro headstock/upgrade, I hope Shopsmith will also provide owners who choose to do either with upgrades to the owners manual as well as necessary revisions to PTWFE.
BPR
That sounds like a good job for Nick! Probably won't happen. Would be nice for me to be wrong this time.
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My daughter wants to buy a new Shopsmith for her hubby for their 5th anniv. but is waiting for the new improved model with the Powerhead.. How long she'll have to wait is what?? With that in mind, can't help but wonder how many fence walkers are also waiting? Could this be hurting Shopsmith with current sales??
Would you buy a new shopsmith knowing there is going to be newer model about to hit the market?
I believe Shopsmith may spoken a little too soon causing lots of anticipation, wonder and hesitation to buy the current 520.
doug45601 wrote:My daughter wants to buy a new Shopsmith for her hubby for their 5th anniv. but is waiting for the new improved model with the Powerhead.. How long she'll have to wait is what?? With that in mind, can't help but wonder how many fence walkers are also waiting? Could this be hurting Shopsmith with current sales??
Would you buy a new shopsmith knowing there is going to be newer model about to hit the market?
I believe Shopsmith may spoken a little too soon causing lots of anticipation, wonder and hesitation to buy the current 520.
I totally agree that Shopsmith's timing on this announcement was poor and has possibly delayed some folks making a decision to buy now. If I was thinking about buying, I would be tempted to wait; however, I am also not keen on being one of the first to invest in a new, untested product.
My guess is that the current delay is caused by them having difficulty finding qualified suppliers for the new parts.
I am confident that you will see the PowerPro as soon as they can forecast availability. Until then, Patience!
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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They will undoubtedly continue to offer the "old" iteration, don't you think? If so, there will surely be a price difference.
Will the old powered MKs be lowered in price? Doubtful. The new one will probably be higher in price.
Since I have mine working well now, I'm not sure I'd be interested the new power plant....Well, maybe if Social Security hands out bonuses this year...ha ha.
Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
The announcement said
" Our initial offering will be for these Headstock Upgrades, followed by complete, new Shopsmith PowerPro Machines, 30 to 90 days later. "
Richwood, OH
There is no such thing as an unsafe tool, only unsafe owners. If you make a machine idiot-proof, God will invent a better idiot.
Gene Social Security and Bonus, I just hope Social Security keeps going in two years when I need it. Not too sure the way everything is going it they won't raise the age and lower the amount.
Bill
Broken Arrow OK
MKV, 510, MKVll, 50th Anniversary 520 with Jointech saw train, Bandsaw, scroll saw, joiner, 6" Sander,Stand Alone Pin Router and Router Table, Strip Sander, Jigsaw & (4) ER's plus Jigsaw for ER. DC SS RAS
Bill,
Don't say that. That is why I am going to start on it early. I want to get in before they try to up the age. I would hope that once you start if they try to up the age they would not be able to stop paying those that are already recieving even though they are younger than the new age limit. Amyone know for sure??
Jim
SS 500 upgraded to 510; SS bandsaw; SS jointer
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All I know is that I began drawing a social security check before the last modification in qualification requirements (those in effect today) and my check was not effected.
I do regret starting my check early but maybe that is because I am greedy. If I had waited, my entitlement would be greater than it is today. Yes, I know that I have drawn a check for three years longer than if I had waited but I plan to live long enough to make up for that.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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dusty wrote:All I know is that I began drawing a social security check before the last modification in qualification requirements (those in effect today) and my check was not effected.
I do regret starting my check early but maybe that is because I am greedy. If I had waited, my entitlement would be greater than it is today. Yes, I know that I have drawn a check for three years longer than if I had waited but I plan to live long enough to make up for that.
Ditto!
How come "Sticky" doesn't stick any more?
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I just hope Social Security keeps going in two years when I need it. Not too sure the way everything is going it they won't raise the age and lower the amount.
