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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JonW on August 13, 2016, 08:36:28 pm

Title: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JonW 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?

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: Pat B 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.

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: Knoll 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 . . . . . ????

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JonW 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.

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: osage outlaw 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?

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JW_Halverson 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!

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JonW 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.  ;)

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: Eric Krewson 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.

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: osage outlaw on August 14, 2016, 08:52:01 am

I would trust both of your opinions on it Jon.

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on August 14, 2016, 10:04:20 am

GET IT! I've always wanted a shopsmith but never got one becouse of the cost

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JW_Halverson 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. 

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: mullet on August 14, 2016, 06:10:17 pm

FREE should have been the first Clue. ???

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: Fred Arnold 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.

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 14, 2016, 10:15:52 pm

I would love one.  Under $400 is a steal. 

Title: Re: Shopsmith Mk V ?
Post by: Buckeye Guy 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.