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1. 
   Curtis | Mar 13, 2004 02:16pm | #1

   Hello

   The only thing I can tell you is, the saw smith was a great tool of its day. but it has not been made for 30 years. the saw smith was made by the former shopsmith corp. Not by the present owners.

   Ive read a lot about this saw, but have never seen it in person.

   If you can check it out!

   and please let me know what you find.

   sincerly your.

   C.A.G.
1. 
   tarheel99 | Mar 13, 2004 11:32pm | #2

   If it matters, the saw is the "Sawsmith 2000 Ultra" Model # 555598.

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   Kell | Mar 15, 2004 04:26am | #3

   tarheel,

   Curtis is incorrect.  The Sawsmith 2000 was made by the current Shopsmith corporation for a few years.  (I used to work for them and host the informercial that still plays.)  It is indeed a table saw with a moving carriage for the motor and blade.  When locked, the machine acts as a table saw.  When a knob is turned and pulled, the blade is pulled through the wood, much like a RAS.  As I recall, the unit sold for around $1000 when new.  

   I don't believe it is made any longer, it certainly isn't available on their web site, and if memory serves it wasn't especially accurate.  Any time you start moving blades and motors, you run the risk of losing accuracy.  As a Mark V owner, I can tell you that that is also true of the multi-purpose machine as well; it isn't exceptionally accurate.  One gets used to ones tools, however.  You learn how to compensate and overcome.  What I wouldn't give for a good cabinet saw!  (Don't have room for the darn thing though.)

   Depending on the price and what you want it for, it may be worth exploring.

   Kell

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   RickL | Mar 15, 2004 08:49pm | #4

   Craftsman made something similar years ago as well as another company that is long gone.  Mafell makes one similar as well and a company from Sweden still makes a version. Can't recall the name offhand but I have it in my literature pile.