[sudo-discuss] SHOPSMITH (7 in 1) tool works as Table Saw, Lathe, Disc Sander, Drill Press, Horizontal Boring, Router, Shaper.

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I think it would be a pretty awesome tool to have at Sudo, but I think it's
probably a really bad idea for you to leave anything at sudoroom for more
than 2 months (weeks?) let alone 2 years and expect it to be there
(especially in even remotely the same condition it was when you dropped it
off). Unless you want to be the stewards of that particular piece of
equipment at sudoroom (or someone is volunteering whom you trust), there's
just no way that it's going to be properly cared for.

Just my $0.02

On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM, Alice Rosenthal <
beehappysolutions at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Sudo-ers,
>
> I was dropping off the radial arm saw a couple days ago and Rayc helped me
> unload. I came the following day with some ply that can be used to replace
> the particle board cutting surface.  Thicker wood would be ideal.  I'll
> keep my eyes open for the optimal material.
>
> As I was leaving Rayc said that having a table saw would be really good.
> Well I had 4 table saws about a year ago and I gave a really heavy one to a
> friend in LA, I gave a very large but portable one to a friend in Livermore
> (and he is willing to give it back - but someone would have to go fetch
> it.) Then there are the two I have here at my house in Berkeley.  I am
> going to keep the small portable one at my house for my family's use. The
> one I was thinking would be good for Sudo room is a really amazing machine
> called a "shopsmith" 7 in one tool.  We bought this second hand many years
> ago and because we don't have space for it we haven't used it much.  It is
> not some thing we want to give a way.  My husband and I are re-visioning
> our house and planning on adding a basement or something where we can do
> projects and make stuff.  Up to now, we do our projects outside in the
> yard.  THe radial arm saw was kept outside under a tarp for 7 years - which
> is why the particle board cutting surface deteriorated.  Electronics
> probably need some tlc but the unit glides like new - just some of the
> other adjustments need to be lubed.
>
> Anyway, getting back to the SHOPSMITH.  This would be an amazing and
> useful tool for Sudo to have on premise.  But there are a few issues.  It
> is a space saving tool but it takes up space. It needs space around it when
> it is operating - other wise it is on wheels and can be pushed over along a
> wall or in a corner.
>
> Second issue is that we don't want to give it away - this would be use for
> storage trade.  In a couple years we will most likely want to move it back
> to our house in Berkeley.
>
> Lastly - things like bits, blades, allen wrenches would not be part of the
> deal.  It's possible we might have one of each we could send it over with
> but people wanting to use the shopsmith would have to pool their money to
> buy these expendible items.
>
> I'd be willing to contact the corporation to see if someone could come and
> do a demo / training at the omni - this would be very good promotion for
> their product exposure.
>
> And Lastly lastly,  Anyone using the tools I brought to the Omni/Sudo
> agrees that they do it at their own risk with absolutely no liability to me
> or my family.  If you don't know how to use a too safely or properly - then
> don't use it.  THe last thing you want is a bunch of your blood pooling on
> sudo room floor or splattered on the walls.
>
> Have an emergency plan - have emergency medical kit including tourniquet.
> Tools with blades, bits, spinning wheels and gears can cause serious
> injuries and death.  I have been using power tools for over 40 years.  I
> still have 10 fingers but if you ever wondered about that scar on my face
> it is from using the wrong tool for a job.  I suffered that injury after 30
> year of experience.  That scar is a reminder to all of us who think we know
> what we are doing. Using the right tool for the job is a important as using
> a tool correctly.
>
> So the question remains - how to people feel about housing a Shopsmith 7
> in one tool.
>
> Here is a link to the shopsmith homepage find out more about this tool.
> http://www.shopsmith.com/
>
> I look forward to your consolidated responses - particularly the ones
> AGAINST housing the shopsmith at Sudo for 2 years.
>
> Alice
>
> Ps - I forgot I have a mini-table saw that is for making doll houses too!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Alice Rosenthal
> Bee Happy Solutions
> 1837 Prince St
> Berkeley, CA 94703
> 415-272-0596
>
>
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