wood working tool question

Fordman4ever · 02-02-2013, 07:29 AM

I have the opportunity to purchase a Shopsmith Mark V and I wanted to know if anyone here has one or knows anything about them.

Here is the one I'm looking at getting.

any info would be great.

Fordman4ever · 02-02-2013, 09:50 AM

Been reading some reviews on this product, probably gonna pick this up.

maninblack · 02-02-2013, 08:20 PM

Shilala might be able to help you.

Mattso3000 · 02-02-2013, 08:28 PM

There is one of these in my father in laws shop. Haven't had the pleasure of playing with it yet so no help whatsoever there.

Jefft72 · 02-02-2013, 08:42 PM

My dad has the same thing, but hasn't done much with it in years. It is a pretty slick piece of equipment with all the add on pieces that you can mount to it. Right there you already have a table saw, drill press, lathe and disc sander.

14holestogie · 02-03-2013, 06:21 AM

If your space is limited and you don't mind the multiple set-ups required, it's alright. The drawbacks are if the power unit goes out, you've got 5 dead tools. I always thought I wanted one of these back in the day, but if you've got the space, separate tools are the way to go.

deadrise · 02-03-2013, 10:08 AM

I have been looking to get one of these but I realized that the use of the table saw would mean the unit would need to be in the middle of the room.
now moving a table saw every time you need it is not too bad but this thing looks heavy and awkward and the price varies a lot per attachments.
I think I will go with separate parts unless I can find one of these loaded with all attachments for 400-500 not 800-1000 that I have seen it go for

Fordman4ever · 02-04-2013, 09:14 PM

The one I'm looking at has an asking price of $650 but I'm pretty sure I can get it for less. I really wish I had the room for all separate tools, but I just don't.

cmitch · 02-04-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

The one I'm looking at has an asking price of $650 but I'm pretty sure I can get it for less. I really wish I had the room for all separate tools, but I just don't.

If you have limited space, then this may be the best for you. I agree with 14holestogie. It would drive me crazy if I had to break it down constantly to use all the tools. Plus, I'd have zero use for that table saw since I'm always cutting 4x8 sheets.

02-02-2013, 07:29 AM	#1
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	wood working tool question I have the opportunity to purchase a Shopsmith Mark V and I wanted to know if anyone here has one or knows anything about them. Here is the one I'm looking at getting. any info would be great. __________________

02-02-2013, 09:50 AM	#2
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: wood working tool question Been reading some reviews on this product, probably gonna pick this up. __________________

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Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: wood working tool question There is one of these in my father in laws shop. Haven't had the pleasure of playing with it yet so no help whatsoever there. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: wood working tool question My dad has the same thing, but hasn't done much with it in years. It is a pretty slick piece of equipment with all the add on pieces that you can mount to it. Right there you already have a table saw, drill press, lathe and disc sander.

02-03-2013, 06:21 AM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: wood working tool question If your space is limited and you don't mind the multiple set-ups required, it's alright. The drawbacks are if the power unit goes out, you've got 5 dead tools. I always thought I wanted one of these back in the day, but if you've got the space, separate tools are the way to go. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-03-2013, 10:08 AM	#7
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: wood working tool question I have been looking to get one of these but I realized that the use of the table saw would mean the unit would need to be in the middle of the room. now moving a table saw every time you need it is not too bad but this thing looks heavy and awkward and the price varies a lot per attachments. I think I will go with separate parts unless I can find one of these loaded with all attachments for 400-500 not 800-1000 that I have seen it go for __________________

02-04-2013, 09:14 PM	#8
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: wood working tool question The one I'm looking at has an asking price of $650 but I'm pretty sure I can get it for less. I really wish I had the room for all separate tools, but I just don't. __________________