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by jpdalton
Fri May 31, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Manual for Model 740, 30” Lathe?
Replies: 2
Views: 111

Re: Manual for Model 740, 30” Lathe?

If it follows the same concept used in this older model Power-Kraft lathe then unfortunately it would be just one single machined piece I got a suggestion from a Facebook post to look in the 1958 Powr-Kraft tool catalog, and sure enough, Magna had created a Powr-Kraft-branded clone and confirmed it...
by jpdalton
Wed May 29, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Share your Magna memorabilia!
Replies: 367
Views: 2518785

Re: Share your Magna memorabilia!

JPG wrote: Wed May 29, 2024 6:41 pm Another blade!
Nice! Any clue who the manufacturer was at that point in time?
by jpdalton
Wed May 29, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'
Replies: 2414
Views: 3748272

Re: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'

Two Greenies w/SPTs for $300 near Trenton, NJ

Couple of bandsaws and a belt sander in this package.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls ... 75533.html
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by jpdalton
Wed May 29, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Mike Young
Replies: 22
Views: 7160

Re: Mike Young

Hey where can I find info for tour dates? I would love to see him in action. I would suggest emailing him directly at myoung@shopsmith.com to see if any in-person demonstrations are planned. I don’t believe there have been any tours since before COVID, and his demos have since been all virtual/onli...
by jpdalton
Tue May 28, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Manual for Model 740, 30” Lathe?
Replies: 2
Views: 111

Manual for Model 740, 30” Lathe?

Anyone on the Forums have a manual for this? . IMG_4186.jpeg I’m specifically trying to determine if there’s any option other than the dead center on the tailstock side. It appears to be machined from a single piece of metal with the cylindrical portion that slides into the tailstock casting. So I ...
by jpdalton
Sat May 25, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'
Replies: 2414
Views: 3748272

Re: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'

Mark 2 with Variable Speed

A bit too far for me to drive, but I hope someone in the group will scoop this one up.

https://www.facebook.com/share/Q4Ut6N3K ... tid=79PoIi
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by jpdalton
Sat May 25, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: speed changer center bit stuck
Replies: 12
Views: 451

Re: speed changer center bit stuck

chapmanruss wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 3:19 pm I have no explanation as to why the early indicators had a 0 to 8 range.
…then let’s ask the team at Magna Engineering!
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by jpdalton
Fri May 24, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Share your Magna memorabilia!
Replies: 367
Views: 2518785

Re: Share your Magna memorabilia!

Shopsmith Home Craftsman’s Reference Library . IMG_4110.jpeg This is a pretty unique collection. I don’t believe I’ve seen another one boxed like this, and some analysis of the contents provides a hint as to why… . IMG_4113.jpeg So, the contents of the box includes: The new Mark 5 version of PTWFE ...
by jpdalton
Thu May 23, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'
Replies: 2414
Views: 3748272

Re: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'

510 for $50 in central MA

https://www.facebook.com/share/2a2ijAmq ... tid=79PoIi
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by jpdalton
Wed May 22, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'
Replies: 2414
Views: 3748272

Re: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'

Model 10ER with Speed Changer - Free! - NYC area

Can’t really determine the overall condition or whether the Speed Changer pulley can be found, but free is free!

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/tls/ ... 40903.html