Shopsmith Forums

Thanks for the responses so far! I, too, have a real problem with scrapping out things of value - and I have always kinda wanted a ShopSmith. But I need to be practical as well. I absolutely WOULD NOT run the TS without guards - PERIOD! But I already own a cabinet saw, so I don't need that functiona...

I picked up a new-to-me MARK 5 this weekend. I have read about these machines since I was a kid, but never used nor owned one. Reading here MANY hours over the last few days I believe I have a 'greenie' that is mostly original. It is in fair shape, with noticeable surface rust and a noisy motor. It ...

I just became the new owner of neglected Mark 5 - a 'greenie' as I am learning they are called. I understand that your model is different, but there are obvious similarities and many of your methods should work regardless of the machine being worked on. I don't know if I will do full restore, but th...