I think deep down you have a soft spot for it :)
Having set up 2 machines it has to be done very carefully initially, and during the first few months of use it might need recalibrating as it beds in. After that it is very accurate. If you have a sever jam in the saw or a heavy kick back there...
A 20 year old Shopsmith does have rather small work tables. There is an upgrade with much bigger tables and extensions and fence, or make sure you get a more recent machine
Its about time someone said something positive about the Shopsmith.
I think the negative comments here have never used a Shopsmith or used it long enough to understand is simplicity and flexibility. I doubt you will find anything other than 240 volt machines in the UK
I have owned 2 since the...