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I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?

dpdbax10 wrote:I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?

First, I want to welcome you to the forum.

Second, where do you call home?

Third try this link.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt1.htm

On the right is a blackboard. Scroll to the bottom and click on "Click HERE for the
Used Mark V Checklist." A PDF file will open that will tell you what you should look for when buying a used SS. You can also watch the video by Nick.

Thank you for the welcome. I live in South east Michigan. Thanks for the info I'm going to look into it.

I am a newbie, too and welcome to the forum. I just bought two, used Shopsmiths last month. I had only planned to buy one. The first one I bought was missing a couple of critical items, a blade guard and a Jacob's chuck. I was checking out eBay and Craigslist to try and find those when I stumbled upon a second Shopsmith that had every major and minor tool I ever wanted.

I think the link with Nick's video has some tips on what to look for when purchasing a used Shopsmith. However, even if the one you get is missing a few pieces, these are often available directly from Shopsmith or eBay.

Good luck. I encourage you to take the plunge. I am really enjoying mine, and this forum is one of the reasons I feel Shopsmith is such a good way to go. Someone here has the answer to any question you could think about for either improving your machine, or for using it.

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

I found this link for "Buying a Used Shopsmith Mark V" but it no longer works. Did SS take it down? I would be really interested in getting a copy of this .pdf. Anyone have one?

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt1.htm

Click on the above link. Scroll down on the blackboad. There you will find the file.

Sincerely,

Ron309753

Thanks Ron! The link works now - maybe there was something funky with the site when I tried earlier.

p.s. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING ME FEEL WELCOME HERE AND HELPING OUT!

dpdbax10 wrote:I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?

dpdbax10,

Anything you can build with a 510 or a 520 can be built with a 500. Perhaps not as easily or quickly, but it is certainly doable. I'm sure some others on this forum would say the same thing about the 10 ER. If it's a good deal and in your budget, go for it. You can upgrade later if you wish to do so. Just my 2 cents.

Sincerely,

Ron309753

jawa_sparky wrote:I found this link for "Buying a Used Shopsmith Mark V" but it no longer works. Did SS take it down? I would be really interested in getting a copy of this .pdf. Anyone have one?

I think this is what you are seeking jawa sparky.

dusty wrote:I think this is what you are seeking jawa sparky.

Thanks Dusty!!!