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Offline JonW

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Shopsmith Mk V ?
« on: August 13, 2016, 08:36:28 pm »
I can get one for free if I want it. Just don't know that much about them. Worth messing with even if it needs work?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2016, 09:03:59 pm »
If its free, get it. You can always get rid of it or the parts you don't use.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2016, 10:22:23 pm »
Which attachments come with it and are those components ones you'd use? Even. if it's free, it takes up space.
Course, if it's free and space not an issue . . . . . ????
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Offline JonW

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2016, 10:28:46 pm »
Mike it has band saw, table saw, and lathe. Space is no issue I just wondered about parts availability if it needs repairs. After a little net surfing I think I will bring it home.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2016, 11:04:13 pm »
I see them on on our local craigslist pretty often.  If you could get it for free I'd jump all over that deal.  They go for $250-$1000 here depending on condition and attachments.   

If you get it will you post some pictures and give us a bowyers opinion of it?
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2016, 12:42:22 am »
I had access to a very old one several years back.  I found that they were very good to work with to get parts and reference material.  Their customer service was really great, the woman that I spoke with was really personable and even kinda charming! 

You are looking at a couple thousand bucks to get that set-up, so if it is free, TAKE IT!
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Offline JonW

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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2016, 08:20:16 am »
Ok guys you have convinced me. Clint I will have to get Mike to come over and give you a bowyers opinion. I'm still learning.  ;)
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Offline Eric Krewson

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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2016, 08:43:46 am »
I was at an estate sale a couple of years ago, a complete Shop Smith was up for auction. It had everything you could put on one and cost over 11K initially, it sold at auction for 1K.
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Offline osage outlaw

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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2016, 08:52:01 am »
I would trust both of your opinions on it Jon.
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2016, 10:04:20 am »
GET IT! I've always wanted a shopsmith but never got one becouse of the cost
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2016, 11:17:18 am »
This just keeps eating on me, bugging me, and intruding on my every thought.  I am going to start haunting Craigslist with hopes of my free Shopsmith now. 
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Offline mullet

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2016, 06:10:17 pm »
FREE should have been the first Clue. ???
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2016, 07:50:54 pm »
Jon, I've always wanted one myself not really knowing their worth. I was told by a good friend that they are very versatile and a good investment if they can be found used at the right price. I'd be jumping all over that one.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2016, 10:15:52 pm »
I would love one.  Under $400 is a steal. 
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2016, 09:46:02 pm »
I have had mine for 35 plus yrs still going strong !
bandsaw is a bit weak for bow work butI do a lot of cabinet work with my Shopsmith.
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