Holy shit, the dude who came to help our dump guy does flooring and wants the ShopSmith!
He’s going to help me clear out the rest of the crap in the garage in exchange for it.
I’m absolutely giddy at the way this day just keeps getting better and better.
He’s going to help me clear out the rest of the crap in the garage in exchange for it.
I’m absolutely giddy at the way this day just keeps getting better and better.
July 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Holy shit, the dude who came to help our dump guy does flooring and wants the ShopSmith!
He’s going to help me clear out the rest of the crap in the garage in exchange for it.
I’m absolutely giddy at the way this day just keeps getting better and better.
He’s going to help me clear out the rest of the crap in the garage in exchange for it.
I’m absolutely giddy at the way this day just keeps getting better and better.
the western equivalent I assume is the untold numbers of shopsmith machines sitting in garages that resurface on craigslist from time to time
also it's been a month so I must reiterate, the Dick Driller 9000 is real and it can hurt you
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April 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
the western equivalent I assume is the untold numbers of shopsmith machines sitting in garages that resurface on craigslist from time to time
Today on being the favorite neighbor, using the shopsmith mostly as intended for once.
March 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Today on being the favorite neighbor, using the shopsmith mostly as intended for once.
*slaps roof of shopsmith*
You can commit so many sins in this thing!
You can commit so many sins in this thing!
February 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM
*slaps roof of shopsmith*
You can commit so many sins in this thing!
You can commit so many sins in this thing!
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Published on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Published on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Likes Inside an Artist’s Shopsmith Workshop by My Growth Rings. Some clever repurposing of old Shopsmith parts and neat ways to store accessories. I’m going to make some hanging holders for m…
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February 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Published on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Published on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Sharpening the blades to my #shopsmith jointer using a #veritas sharpening jig for a consistent angle. A proper sharpening station will happen once my wife’s picture frame is complete.
January 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Sharpening the blades to my #shopsmith jointer using a #veritas sharpening jig for a consistent angle. A proper sharpening station will happen once my wife’s picture frame is complete.
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Published on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Published on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Shopsmith is back under new ownership
An email went out to the Shopsmith mailing list last night saying that they are under new ownership. Here is a link to the browser version of the email from Mailchimp. TL;dr: They are back under ne…
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January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Published on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Published on Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Shopsmith Mark V Single vs Double Bearing Quills
Earlier this year I started noticing some runout on the spindle of my 50 year old Shopsmith Mark V. I did some reading about my specific model and came to two conclusions: The bearing has never bee…
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January 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
I remember those late-night shopsmith ads from when I was a kid, and was very envious of anyone that owned such an amazing rig!
January 5, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I remember those late-night shopsmith ads from when I was a kid, and was very envious of anyone that owned such an amazing rig!
Growing up Norm always had the most tricked out shop. Now going back and watching the first season of New Yankee Workshop on youtube, seeing him using a fucking shopsmith is crazy.
January 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Growing up Norm always had the most tricked out shop. Now going back and watching the first season of New Yankee Workshop on youtube, seeing him using a fucking shopsmith is crazy.
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Published on Monday, December 1, 2025
Published on Monday, December 1, 2025
Week of November 24, 2025
Short work week, long holiday week. On Monday after work and school, Charlie and I took apart my Shopsmith quill to figure out exactly which parts we needed to track down, since I’m pretty su…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Published on Monday, December 1, 2025
Published on Monday, December 1, 2025
Thanksgiving holiday week. Lots of family time! cagrimmett.com/2025/11/30/w...
Week of November 24, 2025
Short work week, long holiday week. On Monday after work and school, Charlie and I took apart my Shopsmith quill to figure out exactly which parts we needed to track down, since I’m pretty su…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Thanksgiving holiday week. Lots of family time! cagrimmett.com/2025/11/30/w...
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By: A.J. Hamler on Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By: A.J. Hamler on Wednesday, November 26, 2025
End of an Era
1953. That’s when woodworkers were first able to buy an entire shop in a box with the commercial introduction of the Shopsmith Mark V. Hans Goldschmidt invented the concept in the late 1940s…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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By: A.J. Hamler on Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By: A.J. Hamler on Wednesday, November 26, 2025
that’s extremely cool! a friend recently got a vintage shopsmith that way, good motor and all the parts, just needed really good cleaning and rust treated. why people trash good machines I’ll never understand.
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
that’s extremely cool! a friend recently got a vintage shopsmith that way, good motor and all the parts, just needed really good cleaning and rust treated. why people trash good machines I’ll never understand.
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Published on Monday, October 27, 2025
Published on Monday, October 27, 2025
Likes Store Closing | Shopsmith. Liking to share, but I don’t actually like the news. Shopsmith may be shutting down. I’ve been waiting on a new quill for months to keep my machine usea…
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October 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Published on Monday, October 27, 2025
Published on Monday, October 27, 2025
Here’s a question: How can I tell quality from a listing? I am otherwise very unfamiliar with the Shopsmith so I don’t know how to tell if it’s in good condition. I am just now taking a look at marketplace and there seem to be some good deals.
September 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Here’s a question: How can I tell quality from a listing? I am otherwise very unfamiliar with the Shopsmith so I don’t know how to tell if it’s in good condition. I am just now taking a look at marketplace and there seem to be some good deals.
Well, the GOOD news is that apparently this has happened before, & they survived. According to people in the know, Shopsmith has gone through several owners over the years.
Meanwhile, people in the Shopsmith user/owner groups are asking, "What would it take to make it a co-op?"
Meanwhile, people in the Shopsmith user/owner groups are asking, "What would it take to make it a co-op?"
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ALT: a cartoon character says hmm interesting while standing next to another character
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September 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Well, the GOOD news is that apparently this has happened before, & they survived. According to people in the know, Shopsmith has gone through several owners over the years.
Meanwhile, people in the Shopsmith user/owner groups are asking, "What would it take to make it a co-op?"
Meanwhile, people in the Shopsmith user/owner groups are asking, "What would it take to make it a co-op?"
Well, Shopsmith announced yesterday that they're going out of business.
This is just wrong.
They're the last American-made tool company, & produce some incredibly high-quality stuff.
(NO, just bc I'll make more $$ as a seller of their parts & used equipment doesn't mean I'm happy about this.)
This is just wrong.
They're the last American-made tool company, & produce some incredibly high-quality stuff.
(NO, just bc I'll make more $$ as a seller of their parts & used equipment doesn't mean I'm happy about this.)
September 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Well, Shopsmith announced yesterday that they're going out of business.
This is just wrong.
They're the last American-made tool company, & produce some incredibly high-quality stuff.
(NO, just bc I'll make more $$ as a seller of their parts & used equipment doesn't mean I'm happy about this.)
This is just wrong.
They're the last American-made tool company, & produce some incredibly high-quality stuff.
(NO, just bc I'll make more $$ as a seller of their parts & used equipment doesn't mean I'm happy about this.)
The Shopsmith! I don't remember where I watched some of the videos, but I remember him and the tool! Thank you for this wonderful thread!
September 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Shopsmith! I don't remember where I watched some of the videos, but I remember him and the tool! Thank you for this wonderful thread!
...BOXES of stuff, whether they're free or $300. (That's the MOST I've paid for any Shopsmith unit.)
Since so many people find these Shopsmiths in their dad or uncle or grandfather's garage, they're usually missing pieces.
Just ONE of these lathe attachments costs $35 new, on the Shopsmith site:
Since so many people find these Shopsmiths in their dad or uncle or grandfather's garage, they're usually missing pieces.
Just ONE of these lathe attachments costs $35 new, on the Shopsmith site:
September 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
...BOXES of stuff, whether they're free or $300. (That's the MOST I've paid for any Shopsmith unit.)
Since so many people find these Shopsmiths in their dad or uncle or grandfather's garage, they're usually missing pieces.
Just ONE of these lathe attachments costs $35 new, on the Shopsmith site:
Since so many people find these Shopsmiths in their dad or uncle or grandfather's garage, they're usually missing pieces.
Just ONE of these lathe attachments costs $35 new, on the Shopsmith site:
He also promoted the use of inexpensive, readily available tools.
For example, the Shopsmith is a woodworking unit that combines AT LEAST five different tools into one smaller, efficient unit, that was specifically designed for people with very little space to work.
youtube.com/shorts/mmlBi...
For example, the Shopsmith is a woodworking unit that combines AT LEAST five different tools into one smaller, efficient unit, that was specifically designed for people with very little space to work.
youtube.com/shorts/mmlBi...
Want to see what’s involved in the changeover on a Shopsmith Mark V? Here you go! #shopsmith #short
YouTube video by WoodWorkers Guild Of America
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September 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
He also promoted the use of inexpensive, readily available tools.
For example, the Shopsmith is a woodworking unit that combines AT LEAST five different tools into one smaller, efficient unit, that was specifically designed for people with very little space to work.
youtube.com/shorts/mmlBi...
For example, the Shopsmith is a woodworking unit that combines AT LEAST five different tools into one smaller, efficient unit, that was specifically designed for people with very little space to work.
youtube.com/shorts/mmlBi...
Nick Engler has done so much to make woodworking education accessible to everyone.
Here, he tells his story to another excellent woodworking YouTuber.
A preview: his dad was a physics professor, his grandmother was a poet, & his grandfather taught him woodworking!
youtu.be/-UA5ZIFJCfA?...
Here, he tells his story to another excellent woodworking YouTuber.
A preview: his dad was a physics professor, his grandmother was a poet, & his grandfather taught him woodworking!
youtu.be/-UA5ZIFJCfA?...
Workshop Companion's Nick Engler talks Shopsmith, Woodworking Education & More
YouTube video by My Growth Rings
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September 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Nick Engler has done so much to make woodworking education accessible to everyone.
Here, he tells his story to another excellent woodworking YouTuber.
A preview: his dad was a physics professor, his grandmother was a poet, & his grandfather taught him woodworking!
youtu.be/-UA5ZIFJCfA?...
Here, he tells his story to another excellent woodworking YouTuber.
A preview: his dad was a physics professor, his grandmother was a poet, & his grandfather taught him woodworking!
youtu.be/-UA5ZIFJCfA?...