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From: aragones@steinmetz.UUCP (Aragones)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: Shopsmith versus Master Woodcraft 5 in 1
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Date: Fri, 13-Sep-85 15:04:15 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 13 15:04:15 1985
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Reply-To: aragones@kbsvax.UUCP (Aragones)
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Summary: 

As a new Shopsmith owner, I'd suggest staying with
the Shopsmith.  I just noticed something in their
catalogs saying something to the effect that they
would refuse selling Shopsmith brand accessories to
non-Shopsmith owners.  The Mark V occasionally goes
on sale at $200 or $300 off, so the lower price
of the Master Woodcraft shouldn't make as much of a
difference.  Having 5 units in 1 saves me precious
garage space, if nothing else.  In most cases, there
is no problem, as you can run the table saw/jointer
accessory together (this may also work with the disk
sander/belt and drum sander accessories).

Another nice thing about Shopsmith is the help they
give owners (there is a Shopsmith store less than
half an hour from here).  I had some questions about
cutting sheets of 3/4" plywood and was given several
useful hints (one was to get/make a panel saw).

There do seem to be some disadvantages with the Mark
V, but I'm quite happy with it so far.  Be careful
buying less expensive non-Shopsmith accessories,
their own attachments are usually more convenient to
use on the Mark V.  If you have the space, you may
be able to save some money by only buying the tools
you want (maybe you don't want a lathe or disk
sander, but you do want a belt sander).

I'm enrolled in their 3 day course later this month,
if there is any interest, I'll post a review.

-jim
-- 
Jim Aragones