Knowledge Hub

Your Learning Partner.

ShopSmith owners have access to decades of knowledge — manuals, video guides, a live community and real human support. Whether you just unboxed your machine or you've had it for years, we've got you covered.

All Resources

Everything You Need to Learn

Getting Started

Unboxing, setup, safety checks and your first cuts. The essential onboarding series for new owners.

Manuals & Information

Free PDF downloads for every machine and attachment. Printed manuals available for purchase.

Live Online Demo

Watch a pro set up the MARK 7 live. Thursdays 7PM ET — free Q&A included.

Engineering Support

Phone, email and live engineering help for setup, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Warranty Information

Coverage details, eligibility and how to use your ShopSmith warranty.

Owner Forum

Join thousands of owners sharing tips, troubleshooting help and project ideas.

Mark Serial Numbers

Identify your machine model and year of manufacture by serial number range.

Projects & Plans

Step-by-step woodworking project guides for all skill levels — beginner to advanced.

Woodworking Inspiration

The ShopSmith blog — techniques, project walkthroughs, shop tips and community stories.

ShopSmith community members sharing woodworking projects

Owner Community

Join our Community

Connect with ShopSmith owners, share projects, get troubleshooting help, and learn from woodworkers who use the same tools every day.

Getting Started Series

Welcome to the Getting Started Series

Whether you inherited a ShopSmith multipurpose machine, acquired a machine but haven't gotten started, or have been woodworking for a while but are new to ShopSmith tools, this easy-to-use series will guide you through what to do first and how to get on your way to making incredible projects.

You will also have access to a wealth of resources along the way. If you want to speak to a live person, our U.S.-based Customer Care Group is here to help.

Know Your Machine

Helpful topics for understanding your machine and getting it ready to use.

Safety Must-Knows

Practical safety guidance before you make the first cut.

7 Tools in One

See the machine, the magic, and the core setups that make ShopSmith different.

Customer Declarations

Hear From Our Happy Customers

See how owners use ShopSmith machines to save space, build with confidence, and get more from every project.

I've saved over $4,000 by not buying separate machines. The MARK 7 does everything I need in a shop the size of a one-car garage.

My father had a MARK V from the 1970s. I upgraded it to MARK 7 specs and it runs better than new. The support team talked me through every step.

First woodworking project: a toy chest for my daughter. It came out beautiful. The machine is surprisingly easy to learn with all the included guides.

Built a complete kitchen cabinet set with the MARK 7. The precision on the table saw and lathe is outstanding. Worth every penny.

I love my MARK 7. It has saved me thousands of dollars by allowing me to do projects myself when I have time.

I have been a ShopSmith owner for over 30 years. Simply put, I wouldn't give it up for anything. Every time I seem to need a tool for something, I look at my ShopSmith and say 'It can do that'.

The money I saved paid for my entire ShopSmith system. With my new MARK, I was able to make windows for my entire Victorian home.

I like being able to make special gifts for my family that they will be able to keep and pass down to their kids. Now my grandkids are learning how to use my MARK.

I rate the PowerPro as the #1 upgrade. If I had to choose only one upgrade to get, this would be it. Big pluses: more power, soft start, very quiet, easy to select and change speeds.