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I'm sorry I haven't been on in a few months. A computer crash back in the spring followed by a new motorcycle (well new to me) then a bad storm with lots of property damage and my bad habit of this form became a back burner issue. But with winter coming on I have my priorities back in order.

I have made a few changes to the shop this summer. I bought a new Mini Max CU300 Smart European combination machine. Sold off a planer, jointer, chisel mortiser, 3 Shopsmiths and quite a bit of smaller accessories and things. Here are some pictures of the new machine. It is a 12 inch sliding table saw with a scoring blade, 1 1/4 inch shaper, 12 inch jointer and planer and has a slot mortising attachment.





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So in the words of Bob Dylan I have already apologized so no need to apologize again.

Welcome back, I was wondering where you were. Sounds like you have been busy. Glad too hear you have everything straight now.

beeg wrote:
So how did that floor rebuild from early last spring go?

Oh the job from H#$$! I still have nightmares about that thing. I'll try to stick to cabinetwork from here on!!!

Glad to learn the sell off of mini on e-bay was not desperation move. Was concerned about that!

Obviously you were not in financial difficulties.

Will be interesting if this new multi-function tool will be as good as 'stand-alone' tools.

Looks pretty durn adequate to me!;)

Motor(s) dual frequency?????

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I have had it up and running for about 2 months now. I could not be more pleased. I had looked at several and purchased the Mini Max mainly because I liked that the jointer beds raise toward the table saw as all the others raise toward the mortiser. You can check out the machine here. http://www.minimax-usa.com/index.php?pa ... &Itemid=35 Click on the Features button for additional information. It has 3 separate 4.8 HP motors.

Don't worry though my 520 is still in daily use as is a 510 mini. That will never change. I still plan to upgrade to the Power Pro at some point. Now that I have settled on what I call my Shopsmith wall I have a few changes in mind and will flip flop the storage benches. I am working on a wall hung organizer. Just need to take it back down and do a little finish work.

Off to the Dentist and then on to finish a cabinet installation today.

Superb shop and great tools. Yes, I'm just a bit green. From envy, of course.