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Hi I was at a friend's house and she has an old Shopsmith it was her father's she said it also has a router table saw band saw a leith and other extras and I was wondering where do you find a serial number at and is 200 too much I don't know anything about it only that I was looking for a table saw for a few projects I like to see it in could make a shadow box for my daughter ashes I can always pay someone to do it but I feel I have to have some part in it or it won't mean much to me how do I find out what all the parts are in reality don't have a clue all I know is that it was her father's and asking 200 please any help would be great thanks

Hi,

Serial numbers for are generally found on the headstock. The newer ones have a sticker like this:


Older ones have a metal plate like this.

Prices vary by model, location, condition, age, completeness, and add ons. I'd say if it is running, you can't go to far wrong for $200 but you really want to make sure it's got its major parts.

This is a very good video that will show you what the differences are in the machines.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5rVg_qtjTo[/youtube]

And this link will show in more detail what it is supposed to come with. http://www.shopsmith.com/getting_starte ... o_know.htm

If it's complete and working, I wouldn't hesitate to spend $200.

Welcome to the forum!!!

Generally speaking $200 is reasonable even without the router table and band saw. Look for other stuff as well that has shopsmith on it.

Do not let age be a deterrent. These things are like tanks and the most important stuff is still available from the 'mother ship'.

Some pictures would help us help you.