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The RAS was actually a SawSmith....one of the gold ones from the 60's. I believe these preceded "ShopSmith" based on my internet research. I'm not very knowledgeable on old tools, but a collector...

Thanks again to everyone for the input. I drove up anyway just to see what he had...and to stop by the Woodcraft store on the way back ;) Just as I figured a bunch of OLD Craftsman and Rockwell...

Thanks for your replies! I originally inquired about the delta jointer, router/bits, and drill press when I called..... Then he mentioned the hardwood and quite a few other tools not on the list,...

I have an opportunity to get first shot on some more equipment, and wanted to get some expert opinions. I haven't seen any pictures or model #'s, and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the...

Got $380 out of the two shapers, cutters, and the lathe.....which puts me at $395 for the TS, planer, and sander. :D
LOL, I think I enjoy buying old stuff, fixing it up a bit, and flipping it...

The thicker ones make good fillet knife blades.

SOLD the craftsman shaper and cutters. Now I need to find a deal on a good used router setup. and dust collector. and bandsaw. and jointer......:D

Thanks for the welcome. I guess it's about time I posted something since I've been reading these forums for almost two years! Good point on the dust collection...I was thinking about starting out...

Well, new to me anyway. I have a detached garage that I finished out a couple of years ago, and have been wanting to make into a woodworking shop. I've been lurking on these forums, and waiting for...