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colday
05-10-2009, 04:09 PM
While digging through a box of old "stuff" I came across these two Shopsmith stones.

I've NEVER owned a Shopsmith & I have NO idea where or when I came into possession of these. But what is really interesting (at least to me) is the "Carbo - ARK".

Was Shopsmith based out of Carbo at one time?

{edit - still having a tough time with the pictures - that is getting them to show!}
reible
05-10-2009, 04:16 PM
Hi,

They use to give these away with orders for a while. The second part of the question can be found here:
http://www.hallsproedge.com/pocket_stones.htm

Ed
colday
05-10-2009, 05:19 PM
That certainly clears up the "Carbo - ARK".

Thanks!

Now to rack my brain to try to figure, "Just where did I get those?".

Usually the LOML has that memory for me (she knows my past better than I do), but in this case I'm on my own.
a1gutterman
05-10-2009, 06:12 PM
While digging through a box of old "stuff" I came across these two Shopsmith stones.

I've NEVER owned a Shopsmith & I have NO idea where or when I came into possession of these. But what is really interesting (at least to me) is the "Carbo - ARK".

Was Shopsmith based out of Carbo at one time?

{edit - still having a tough time with the pictures - that is getting them to show!}I am confused about your signature line and your (highlighted) statement. They seem to be contradictory. :confused:
colday
05-10-2009, 08:27 PM
Tim,

It is easy...

Brain not fully attached today! :o

Not sure what I thought I was typing, but the truth is I've not had a Shopsmith for very long (~3 months), and that box of "stuff" has been with me for many a long day.

I have no memory of every seeing those stones and was very shocked to see "Shopsmith" imprinted on them.

Obviously the shock had not worn off yet. :)
JPG40504
05-10-2009, 08:29 PM
If it is a 2004 50th anniversary model, then it is a Mark V.:)
colday
05-10-2009, 08:47 PM
Okay get a guy when he's down! :D

Now maybe just maybe there is one out there that *may* not know that. I do know that when I was researching before buying, it was quite confusing to me. But, then I'm not the sharpest pencil in the shop apron.