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A Proof positive! You can’t keep a good Shopsmith MARK V down!
Paul Ward, Drain, OR writes...
“My story begins 2-1/2 years ago when an owner was remodeling his house...when the house caught on fire and burned down. The Shopsmith was on the porch. The roof fell in, pulling the porch down on top of the Shopsmith. About a year later, I was looking for a used Shopsmith . . . made a deal for $300 as is and we dug it out from under the rubble.
The legs were bent, burnt and badly rusted. But the table, way tubes and headstock were not damaged. The saw was built strong enough to withstand the weight of the porch roof. The legs were straightened and later replaced. The headstock ran fine and only needed a good cleaning, oiling and belt adjustment.
At the end of that first weekend, the Shopsmith was up and running, working on a long list of projects!”
The Shopsmith Legacy lives on!
Kathleen Duncan, Pullman, WA writes...
I became acquainted with Shopsmith while growing up. Dad had one and used it to make toys for us and furniture for Mom. I remember the lathe curls and mounds of sawdust we’d mix with water to make “cakes” for the dolls.
In 1975, I tried my hand at woodworking and made a 45-inch wide weaving loom. I used inexpensive, hand-held tools. I’ll never forget the look of pride on Dad’s face when he saw it. However, he found flaws and told me that if I’d had a GOOD tool, It would be perfect. He was referring to the Shopsmith.
He died unexpectedly four years later. He was proud of the MARK V and had enjoyed it so much that none of us wanted it sold. Since I was the one most interested in woodworking, Mom gave it to me. Since then, I’ve learned how to use my Shopsmith — and enjoy it, I do! There’s something very special about it. Not only do I have a good tool, but it’s a reminder of Dad and his love of woodworking.” |
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