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Hello Shopsmith forum members.
I wanted to say thanks for all the terrific information that you've all shared. You are a wealth of information.
I haven't bought a SS yet... I'm using the information gathered here and the SS site to educate my better half about the projects we can undertake with a well equipped SS-520.
We have a place in Bayside, Ca. that we are getting ready to remodel. (Kitchen, bathroom, and sunroom) Well, we have been getting ready to remodel for a couple of years.:rolleyes: She would also like me to make her some furniture. I've had some experience with building construction, furniture refinishing and repair, but it has been a few years.
Currently I'm a medically retired firefighter that is going back to school.

Thanks again for all the info!
John aka Pinkie
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train.:) Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.:D
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John,

Well, welcome and all that rigga-mo-roll. A great place to get up to snuff with the versatility of a SS Mark V is to check out the Shopsmith Academy. We have online Sawdust Sessions which cover everything from Mark V maintanance to finishes. Nick really knows his stuff, and I, well know Nick. We post these sessions for free viewing at our website.

I think I speak for all here in this forum we would love to help in "research" any way. Bear in mind, we are all biased. :)

Be good,

Drew
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"When one has finished building one's house, one suddenly realizes that in the process one has learned something that one really needed to know in the worst way - before one began."

[INDENT][/INDENT]Friedrich Nietzsche
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Drew, thanks for the welcome and information. I was checking out one of the episodes this morning. (The over head router. (I might have the name wrong) That looks like the cats meow for cutting slots for drawer bottoms.
Kitchen cabinets are definitely on my "to do" list so this will be a highly considered option.
Wait...I'm considering many of the attachments. :)
Decisions decisions. My motorcycles might have to find room in the tool shed to open up garage space. LOL
The sawdust series is great, and I'm amazed that this resource is available to us.
Thanks Drew and Nick!
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train.:) Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.:D
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Welcome pinkie. I know the forums' arms are open wide to you. It is always good to have someone new to help keep us straight. My construction skills are limited, though I have had a Shopsmith for many years. However, the skills of many of the other members of this forum are certainly NOT limited. But then it is not their vast knowledge base that is so impressive; rather, it is their willingness to share with anyone who asks.

You will find this out soon. Just hint that you have a question.

Welcome and above all be safe.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
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Hi John,

Please accept another big Welcome to the Forum. Looking forward to your participation:) .
Tim

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Dusty, Tim, thanks for the welcome.
I've been enjoying the tips that you both have been sharing on the site.
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train.:) Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.:D
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Welcome, Pinkie. Lots of information here with all these fellows knowing about SS. I'm just south of you near Santa Rosa enjoying my upgraded 505 (it was an anniversary edition). One "extra" you may want to get is a new DVD called Shopsmith Journals by Rick Davis. The cost of shipping is terrible, so when you spring for your stuff add that one. Those SS experts really know their stuff. Remember to keep SWMBO a happy camper as your new kitchen goes up.
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Len, thanks for the welcome and information. I'll have to get the DVD with my first order. I'm really getting excited to move ahead on this whole thing and with my somewhat limited space the SS Mark V will work perfectly.
I cleared out a space in a long narrow sunroom (ie...enclosed porch-like room) this weekend and ordered some wood to make wall shelves from. (2X8 Poplar).
I have to ask what (SWMBO) stands for as my wee lil noggin is vapor locking on this one. :D
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train.:) Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.:D
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Hey Pinkie,

If you order by midnight tomorrow (Jan 14), you won't have to pay shipping charges. I have ordered the DVD too. It should be good. Being in CA, you will be able to take advantage of the SS TA taught by Rick Davis, the author of the DVD. Sign up for his next class as early as possible for the best discounted tuition. Here is the link to the TA schedule and sign-up.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/travelingacademy/register.htm
When that page comes up you can fill in your zip or if you scroll the page down, you can check on any state you want to. I just checked for the state of CA, and there are no current classes scheduled. You should check every couple of weeks. Tuition is half of normal if you register early. Or you could contact Rick Davis through this forum and ask him when up-coming classes will be. His forum name is ricknwood and he lives in Chico, CA., not too far from you. This is a shortcut to his user profile: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/member.htm?u=1485.
Tim

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