And then with the money you saved buy a real table saw, doesn't have to be expensive, a little Grizzly or Woodtek contractor saw would be 10 times the saw you get with the Shopsmith. Good hunting. Show Quoted Text. Reply to Max Mahanke. Chas12 Contact options for registered users. Joseph, I have to disagree with the previous poster. I come from a family of Shopsmith owners, my model given to me in by my father in law still runs like a champ, and is versatile and accurate.
I prefer to rip 4x8 sheets of plywood on the shopsmith than to use a portable circular saw. It's compact design is also worth a lot if you have limited room. That being said, I am quite aware of the main complaint about the unit, is that the table tilts rather than the blade. It's a valid complaint, but I guess it depends on the type of work you do. I have found many ways to get around that problem.
As for prices and models, I don't know much other than there were some 'questionable' years when the company was going thru changes, including non-operation for a few. Hope this helps a little. Reply to Chas Last edited by Tylor83 on Fri Dec 18, pm, edited 1 time in total. Re: Should I buy a shop Smith? Post by rjent » Fri Dec 18, pm Give us a link to the Craigslist ad so we can take a look at the machine.
Prices vary wildly regionally, so most here don't like to advise on pricing, but some of these "hot shots" can take a look at the pictures and give you some good advice.
Last edited by algale on Fri Dec 18, pm, edited 2 times in total. Gale's Law: The bigger the woodworking project, the less the mistakes show in any photo taken far enough away to show the entire project! Post by everettdavis » Fri Dec 18, pm I reviewed the post, and it shows a jointer, and states it has a dust collection system, states it is well maintained by a shop teacher.
It deserves a look for sure. You might want to glance through the PDF I revised earlier this year that has a good bit of information on buying a used Shopsmith, has photos linked back to their source in these forums, and helps you identify the bits and pieces that came with the various models.
Knowing what they are, and what might be missing or purchased additionally and adding value may help you make your decision. If it's all there, working and well maintained, has a jointer, and a dust collection system, you have enough to get started in woodworking. It is addictive, recreational and relaxing all meshed up, and you will find many excellent owners here who freely share their knowledge of these remarkable machines.
Join us. Become one. Pass it on. It indeed appears to be well kept. The bench tube rust is typical and not of concern, but might be a bargaining point. I don't know what a good price is for this nor do I know what it would cost to get a good new or used lathe. I've always thought the shopsmith was a neat idea, but have heard the loss of time in swapping out functions was the killer. Would a dedicated lathe be better than the shopsmith lathe? I'm sure it depends on the bearings a lot. Any advice or input is appreciated.
Mike Davis Mike. Corporate Member. Since you already have the other tools I believe your best choice would be to buy a full size lathe. The only way I would buy a Shop Smith is if I had nothing and only a very small space to work. Pop Golden New User Pop. I was introduced to the Mark V Shopsmith by my 7th grade shop teacher. I was for a few years the mentor for Shopsmith with the Charlotte Woodworkers.
This will destroy the entire speed chaining assembly rendering the machine useless. This makes the Shopsmith a real lathe. The tail stock is ridge. This is a little troublesome, but you can get use to it. That's the cheapest horizontal drill press around. The capacity is large and it does the job quite well.
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