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ddresser
05-31-2009, 10:14 AM
Hi,
Been lurking since I found this great source of information for a few months. Had a 500 since the fall of 1980. Recently picked up a bandsaw and was looking for information when I found this well of it. Have learned more about my machine in the last couple of months than all the previous years I had it. So far have been able to answer all my questions with searches, but it is good to know if I need help I can ask.
Oh, and that is my last name, never built one (yet).
Thanks everyone for sharing,
Duane
tdubnik
05-31-2009, 10:40 AM
Welcome to the forum and the wealth of not only Shopsmith knowledge but also, woodworking, electrical, engineering, metalworking, restoration, and about a thousand other things. It seems the members here are widely versed on a multitude of subjects and are more than willing to help.
mbcabinetmaker
05-31-2009, 06:16 PM
Duane welcome to the club.
Mark
charlese
05-31-2009, 07:06 PM
Welcome, Duane!:D Hope to hear more from you whenever you have questions or better yet - Showing us your shop and something you have made, Or - passing along a tip of yours that can help others.
bobgroh
05-31-2009, 09:41 PM
Hi,
Been lurking since I found this great source of information for a few months. Had a 500 since the fall of 1980. Recently picked up a bandsaw and was looking for information when I found this well of it. Have learned more about my machine in the last couple of months than all the previous years I had it. So far have been able to answer all my questions with searches, but it is good to know if I need help I can ask.
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Duane
Welcome! Your story is pretty much the same as mine. I bought a brand new SS Mark V in January 1984. Used it over the years for a few projects. Bought a few accessories etc. And then in 2007, I bought a 1984 model 510 with bandsaw and belt sander at an estate auction. And discovered this site and the often lamented Sawdust Sessions. Since then I have picked up another 510 (a 1994) with a jointer, sold my 500 to my son-in-law and have continued to have fun.
Again welcome.
reftech
06-01-2009, 12:36 AM
Welcome, as new as I am I guess I can welcome you. ;)