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I've wanted a shopsmith for years after seeing a mall demo in Texas, probably in 2002. Lately, I've been more serious after discovering Craigs List. My Woodworking interest has been reawakened by taking a class on a whim at through the local community college. On recommendation of the instructor, I visited Timber Woodworking in Mesa, AZ. Would you believe they had a never-used Shopsmith on the floor?! This was my first time close enough to touch one. The accessories were still in the box. I was drooling. If I could scratch up the cash, It would have gone home with me. Check it out:

http://www.timberww.com/usedEquipSpecs. ... nt_ID=1172

This place is awsome. They have a massive used tool section.

notlem wrote:I've wanted a shopsmith for years after seeing a mall demo in Texas, probably in 2002. Lately, I've been more serious after discovering Craigs List. My Woodworking interest has been reawakened by taking a class on a whim at through the local community college. On recommendation of the instructor, I visited Timber Woodworking in Mesa, AZ. Would you believe they had a never-used Shopsmith on the floor?! This was my first time close enough to touch one. The accessories were still in the box. I was drooling. If I could scratch up the cash, It would have gone home with me. Check it out:

http://www.timberww.com/usedEquipSpecs.aspx?equipment_ID=1172

This place is awsome. They have a massive used tool section.

I'll have to visit there one day. It does look awesome.

That is a fairly reasonable price especially since has never been used. You are looking at a Shopsmith Mark V Model 510. If you really want a Shopsmith though, you can get a Mark V Model 510 with bandsaw and jointer for a lot less than $2400.

I know you are right. Around here it looks like people are asking around $1,500 for good condition, used model with a good assortment of accessories and SPT's. I was drawn to the new condition of this one, but I'll get more for my money buying used from a private seller.

notlem wrote:I know you are right. Around here it looks like people are asking around $1,500 for good condition, used model with a good assortment of accessories and SPT's. I was drawn to the new condition of this one, but I'll get more for my money buying used from a private seller.

If you are selective and don't let your emotions get the best of you AND if you are sort of mechanically inclined. You need not be an engineer but it would be good to know the difference between an easy out and a hammer.

dusty wrote:it would be good to know the difference between an easy out and a hammer.

Or how to pound on an easy-out with a hammer...


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robinson46176 wrote:Or how to pound on an easy-out with a hammer...


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Yes, good point. That is not what I had in mind but very good point.

Heh, how do you pound on an easy-out with a hammer?:rolleyes::)

A friend that is heavy into Farmall Cub tractors as a hobby likes to say "If you can't fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem".

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dusty wrote:Yes, good point. That is not what I had in mind but very good point.

Heh, how do you pound on an easy-out with a hammer?:rolleyes:

Very carefully!:D

dusty wrote:You need not be an engineer but it would be good to know the difference between an easy out and a hammer.

Easy-OUT? Oh darn, I was using easy-OFF. No wonder the screws wouldn't come out (they are nice and clean, though).