A Cheap Way To Get Into Woodworking

Folks who want to begin woodworking often ask what tools they should buy. My go-to answer is "used tools" because it reduces the investment you must make just to see if you want to learn the craft. And if I'm further pressed on what specific used tools to buy, I recommend a Shopsmith Mark 5.

You get a lot of tool for your money. It's a multi-tool that converts to become a table saw, disc sander, drill press, and wood lathe. It's well-built, durable, and accurate. If you're short of space, it stores in an area only a little bigger than a lawn mower. And if you need instruction or advice, there is a marching army of enthusiastic Shopsmith owners online willing to pitch in.

I won't pretend that it's more convenient than individual tools. You have to carefully plan your woodworking projects so you aren't constantly changing tools -- which is a good habit to get into in any event. It's a different way of woodworking, sort of like using an Apple computer is different from using a PC. But both platforms get the job done. And this one is cheaper.

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