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I've got a pile of old blades in the shop and I'd like to get them back in shape. Can anyone provide guidance on how much I should expect to pay for this service? I don't have many choices in my area. Thanks

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ

Ash1562 wrote:Hi all, I have a 60's vintage Mark VII (not a Mark 7) and the carriage cracked all the way through at the base of the tool rest when I caught a knot during turning.

I have a couple of spare carriages, PM me.

Four Mark Vs for sale as a lot in NY, on Ebay at $1200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Mark ... Sw0S1fR5cw

If you have a motor that doesn't work, in most cases any automotive electrical repair operation can get it back in shape without issue. You'll want to try to determine whether the problem is the motor itself, the starter circuit, or a wiring snafu. The Mark VII switching system is a little more comp...

This looks to be a more or less complete early VII, including the blower. It's been sitting for a month at $500. The ad could expire at any time.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/tls/ ... 62528.html

I bought a 510 tube set, left over from an upgrade, and here's my first project applying it. I took a Bosch router table that was taking up too much space in the shop and freed the top from it. I cut it down to the size of the main table on my brownie 510, added a couple of plates on the ends and bo...

This setup offers a good opportunity to do some science on this issue. Testing temps on the same operation before and after shaft lubrication, for example, could help confirm whether the problem is more with the plastic part or with poor lubrication. I've done some temp-testing during operations on ...

I saw the first episode the other day, and for me it's a lot like the other 'reality-lite' shows that have plagued television since This Old House became a surprise hit. The TV producers' urge to 'make it a story' in short format focuses on the personalities and emotions while obscuring the reason y...

There are a few early Mark V greenies around here looking for homes. I'm definitely a 1-1/8hp guy, but I'm wondering whether there might be a group of SS owners who prefer the Gilmer-belt version and could use parts. I'm thinking about buying one for certain bits I need, then reconditioning the rest...

garys wrote:Global Warming is dead!

That's exactly what global warming looks like. Good luck!