Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/17/84; site mhuxd.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!lll-crg!dual!qantel!ihnp4!mhuxd!dthk From: dthk@mhuxd.UUCP (D. T. Hawkins) Newsgroups: net.rec.wood Subject: Re: Shopsmith opinions Message-ID: <2697@mhuxd.UUCP> Date: Fri, 9-Aug-85 08:07:40 EDT Article-I.D.: mhuxd.2697 Posted: Fri Aug 9 08:07:40 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 13-Aug-85 01:32:09 EDT References: <3155@teklabs.UUCP> Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill Lines: 30 I also own a Shopsmith Mark V and can't say enough good about it. In the relatively short time I have owned it (~1-1/2 years), I have learned a lot and have gained a lot of respect for its precision and quality. Yes, the table could be a bit larger, and the tilting table rather than tilting arbor very occasionally gives problems, but the machine is quality all the way. For the occasional basement woodworker like me, it's a delight to work with. The safety features are excellent. I got the bandsaw which is one of the most useful tools I have; I use it a lot. In fact, I just leave the bandsaw mounted on the machine most of the time so that I don't have to take time to mount it--it weighs a fair bit. I have made a cradle and some small toys which I sold to a store. Shopsmith's prices are higher than many other places, but their stuff is usually first class. I went to their store in Albany NY once and was very impressed with it and also how helpful the people there are. I saw a neat tool rack mounted on the front of the machine which I made and find very handy. It keeps the attachments and tools organized instead of scattered around the shop. Only major complaint I have: I was given Shopsmith's Maxi-Clamp for a gift. Don't get it--it's not worth the $49. I haven't been able to do much useful with it. Overall, I am DELIGHTED with my Shopsmith! Don Hawkins AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill NJ (201)-582-6517 ...!ihnp4!mhuxd!dthk