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Crowe Chizek Consent Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
Shopsmith, Inc. and Subsidiaries on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-26463,
33-64663, 33-67898, and 333-17437) of our report on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Shopsmith,
Inc. and Subsidiaries as of April 1, 2000 and April 3, 1999 and for the years
ended April 1, 2000, April 3, 1999 and April 4, 1998, which report is included
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Columbus, Ohio
June 7, 2000
