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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
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Posted: Fri Aug  9 08:07:40 1985
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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
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