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Posted: 8/22/2014 1:25:20 PM EDT

Used shopsmith on craigslist near me, $575. Has bandsaw also. What is the hiveminds' opinion on these? Almost bought one at the state fair one time, wife drug me away... not a pro woodworker but i piddle around in the shop quite a bit.

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:06:51 PM EDT

[#1]

no personal experience but have been told dedicated tools are better

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:12:03 PM EDT

[#2]

My dad has had one for the last 20 years that has seen a lot of use. I don't remember the model but it is still going strong. If you have a narrow space or need to make use of the portability it might be the ticket.

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:18:50 PM EDT

[#3]

If you have limited room and can think up ways to work around the machines weakness, get it.

But if you can, get a tablesaw to go with it. The way the Shopsmith is set up, the tablesaw table is too small and too high for comfortable use.

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:22:38 PM EDT

[#4]

They are a solid machine... but... a PITA to switch between components and square back up if you are doing precision work.

I have one - from when I didn't have room for dedicated machines - and it will do pretty much anything you ask of it if you have the patience.

Will definitely help you to plan and optimize your order of operations.

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:29:54 PM EDT

[#5]

If you are a carpenter the shopsmith is fine....if you want to be a craftsman get dedicated tools.

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