That convinces me. I'll go back to my old policy of buying the tool I
need when the task comes up and getting as good a tool as I am
comfortable with buying. Thanks for the tool perspectives.
Ken
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mikey @ inline-tech.com [SMTP:mbx0184@west.net]
>
> > I'm wondering about Shopsmiths. What do you people think of this
> > lots-in-one tool? Or should I find a selection of specific tools?
> >
>
> My neighbor swears by his Shopsmiths in all configurations, I swear
> at
> mine in table saw configuration. I bought it hoping to solve the
> usual
> need too many tools not enough money/space problems. It was never
> square
> from one operation to another and required constant adjusting. I
> bought a
> Unisaw and never regreted it. Guess I am trying to say they are ok,
> but
> they will never do the job as well as a dedicated tool.
>
> mike
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