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charlese
11-25-2008, 06:23 PM
If you really want to know try calling them 1-800-476-4849. They still have a website up.
No!!!! I don't want to know - was just interested in seeing Nick's post again - refers to the first post on the thread.
billmayo
11-26-2008, 12:31 AM
I recently acquired a Total Shop for $20. The Shopsmith SPTs will mount on it and can be used. It has a very heavy cast iron main and extension table top. The way and bench tubes are smaller and every part in the headstock is a different size than the Shopsmith. No internal Shopsmith part will work in the Total Shop headstock and vise versa. The Total Shop has a 1" longer 1 1/2 HP motor with a 56 mount that supports either 110 or 220 VAC input which was my reason for buying it.
perryobear
11-26-2008, 07:45 AM
Hi Chuck,
I think the post by Nick that you are refering to is in the thread entitled 10-in-1 tool. It was back in March 08. I got to the thread by searching Nick's posts and keyword Smithy.
Dennis
Hi Chuck,
I think the post by Nick that you are refering to is in the thread entitled 10-in-1 tool. It was back in March 08. I got to the thread by searching Nick's posts and keyword Smithy.
Dennis
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=1529&highlight=10-in-1+tool
charlese
11-26-2008, 07:13 PM
Many thanks, Dennis and Bob!! :D That's the one I was trying to remember. Nice job of "Searching"!
Interesting info Bill Mayo!
8iowa
11-27-2008, 10:16 AM
A German company, Felder, markets their CF531 combination machine here in the USA. This machine incorporates a saw, planer, joiner, shaper and other functions in a single machine - not really a direct competitor to the Shopsmith or Super Shop. www.felderusa.com
This is a very solid, heavy, and expensive machine. It probably has limited home workshop potential. I suspect that it's weight would cause it to be permanently fixed in position.