I recently pulled out my father=in-law's what I believe is a Shopsmith. A little history: My wife remembers her dad using this in Portugal (they were missionaries there). When they moved back he brought it with him. She doesn't recall if he took with him there or bought there. My biggest question is this a Shopsmith? OR, did my Father-in-law modify it as the pieces wore out? I've watch him use it as a table-saw and use the lathe with just the basic chuck and center. Also, I was wondering if a chuck for turning bowels was available for this machine?