I have one but don't use it as my priciple saw. It can be handy because it does a number of different operations. When you convert from one function to another you usually have to make a lot of adjustments to line everything up. I paid a bit too much for mine and I wouldn't pay half as much right now because I think they went out of business.

: My inlaws bought me a Shop Smith when they came into some money.
: The only thing I didn't like about it was the table doing the
: adjustment instead of the blade. For shallow cuts the table is a
: little too high for me. I did cut the strips for two kayaks with
: it and had no problems. I love the drill press and horizontal
: boring feature. I also have a jointer and biscuit cutter for it
: and both work well. When I got the Shop Smith I gave my
: father-in-law my table saw and he has since given it back. I
: still turn to my 10 inch table saw for a lot of projects but am
: real happy I have the Shop Smith