I bought a Mark 5 (500) new around 1981 because of the small shop I had at that time. Since, I have upgraded to a larger shop, but I still use my shopsmith very often. I use the bandsaw a lot and use the lathe when I need it. Even though I have other tools that I use like table saw, Jointer, planer, belt sander, etc. I wouldn’t ever think about selling my shopsmith. It is part of the family. My shopsmith is always there when I need it.
Bill