View Full Version : Looking to buy a used shopsmith need advice/help
dpdbax10
12-05-2009, 03:55 PM
I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?:confused:
lv2wdwrk
12-05-2009, 04:10 PM
I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?:confused:
First, I want to welcome you to the forum.
Second, where do you call home?
Third try this link.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS121/SS121_Shopsmith_Reborn_Pt1.htm
On the right is a blackboard. Scroll to the bottom and click on "Click HERE for the
Used Mark V Checklist." A PDF file will open that will tell you what you should look for when buying a used SS. You can also watch the video by Nick.
dpdbax10
12-05-2009, 04:15 PM
Thank you for the welcome. I live in South east Michigan. Thanks for the info I'm going to look into it.
bluekayak
12-05-2009, 04:40 PM
I am a newbie, too and welcome to the forum. I just bought two, used Shopsmiths last month. I had only planned to buy one. The first one I bought was missing a couple of critical items, a blade guard and a Jacob's chuck. I was checking out eBay and Craigslist to try and find those when I stumbled upon a second Shopsmith that had every major and minor tool I ever wanted.
I think the link with Nick's video has some tips on what to look for when purchasing a used Shopsmith. However, even if the one you get is missing a few pieces, these are often available directly from Shopsmith or eBay.
Good luck. I encourage you to take the plunge. I am really enjoying mine, and this forum is one of the reasons I feel Shopsmith is such a good way to go. Someone here has the answer to any question you could think about for either improving your machine, or for using it.
Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN
jawa_sparky
08-21-2010, 01:37 PM
I found this link for "Buying a Used Shopsmith Mark V" but it no longer works. Did SS take it down? I would be really interested in getting a copy of this .pdf. Anyone have one?
Ron309753
08-21-2010, 01:54 PM
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS121/SS121_Shopsmith_Reborn_Pt1.htm
Click on the above link. Scroll down on the blackboad. There you will find the file.
Sincerely,
Ron309753
jawa_sparky
08-21-2010, 02:03 PM
Thanks Ron! The link works now - maybe there was something funky with the site when I tried earlier.
p.s. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING ME FEEL WELCOME HERE AND HELPING OUT!
Ron309753
08-21-2010, 02:17 PM
I'm looking at a used shopsmith for sale local. It's a mark V, 1 1/8 hp, 13.5 amp s# ss86714. I looked at the info SS has and it appears it's a 1981 model 500? Is that correct? I've wanted to get one for years and think I can squeeze this one into my budget. I really wanted a 510 or 520 but for a very novice woodworker will I notice much diffrence?:confused:
dpdbax10,
Anything you can build with a 510 or a 520 can be built with a 500. Perhaps not as easily or quickly, but it is certainly doable. I'm sure some others on this forum would say the same thing about the 10 ER. If it's a good deal and in your budget, go for it. You can upgrade later if you wish to do so. Just my 2 cents.
Sincerely,
Ron309753