Supershop

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a1hopscotch Active Contributor Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 13	Supershop 06/25/2013 5:49 PM
	I own a Supershop that belonged to my father. One like it appeared in an ad in Popular Mechanics in 1950. I believe it to be a forerunner to the legendary Shop Smith. It is actually seven machines in one.........a 30" wood lathe, 8" tilting table saw, jig saw, 1/2 inch drill press with Jacobs chuck, grinder/buffer, disc sander, and drum sander. My Supershop is in good working order. I have searched on the vintage machines web site for further information. I know it was manufactured by Power Tools, Inc. in Beloit, Wisconsin and was priced at $79.95 (reg. $125) in the ad in 1950. Can anyone give me an estimate as to what it is worth?
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Doorman Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yellowstone Valley, in Big Sky Country Posts: 7425 Good Answers: 295	#1 Re: SUPERSHOP 06/25/2013 5:52 PM
	Scrap metal goes for $60 bucks a ton around here. __________________ Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
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lyn Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42355 Good Answers: 1693	#2 Re: SUPERSHOP 06/25/2013 6:00 PM
	Here's their web site :Smithy - Small Shop Machine Tools \| smithy.com Here's an e-bay site, I think: Smithy Supershop Wood and Metal Working Multi-tool - WorthPoint These are forums that may help, or not. Antique Tools - WoodCentral's Links Forums - Woodworking Website \| Welcome to Your Online Workshop! Old Woodworking Machines
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ignator Guru Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 577 Good Answers: 50	#3 Re: Supershop 06/25/2013 6:27 PM
	Sorry, the problem is, this tool tried to do everything, with too small a foot print. So it does nothing good. Two friends had the shop smith, and got rid of them for real wood working tools. You need a long infeed and outfeed on any table. But if you make miniature stuff this thing will work. Most small 10" table saws are junk for this same reason. __________________ ignator -
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phoenix911 Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23647 Good Answers: 420	#4 In reply to #3 Re: Supershop 06/25/2013 7:20 PM
	I agree...... The adage of "Jack of all trades, Master of none" comes to mind and can be applied here. __________________ “ When people get what they want, they are often surprised when they get what they deserve " - James Wood
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PWSlack Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the bothy, 7 chains down the line from Dodman's Lane level crossing, in the nation formerly known as Great Britain. Kettle's on. Posts: 32175 Good Answers: 839	#5 Re: Supershop 06/26/2013 3:10 AM
	eBay can (usual disclaimer). Put it up and see what bids it attracts. __________________ "Did you get my e-mail?" - "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" - George Bernard Shaw, 1856
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roy hammy Guru Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 930 Good Answers: 31	#6 Re: Supershop 06/27/2013 7:43 AM
	It is only worth what someone will pay. Try online sales see what highest bid is. You may have a nice surprise then again????? __________________ The fine line between cuddling and holding one down to prevent escape must be learned
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TripppleP Commentator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 75	#7 Re: Supershop 06/28/2013 11:08 PM
	Hi! I am not agree with some privious posters, they are right on some point but these machine are still in demand by many people. The user has to know that these are not design for production line but are an interresting alternative when space is limited. To enjoy it you have to be smarter than the machine you want to use. I would like to see a picture of it. Thanks' __________________ Just for fun!
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a1hopscotch Active Contributor Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 13	#8 In reply to #7 Re: Supershop 07/01/2013 11:01 AM
	Thank you, TrippleP, for your positive response to my question about the Supershop. Since my posting, I now have a person who is seriously interested in the machine for $250. I think I'll seriously take the money and run! While I don't have any pictures of my machine, I've found some on the Vintage Machinery website. One of these is identical to mine.
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