Bargain of Basket Case in Baltimore

[algale]

Craigslist has a listing for a Pro Planer for $100! Unfortunately it has lost its stand, and height crank and lord knows what else might be wrong. Initially I thought it was a Mark V mount being misidentified, but the photos show the pulley on the side where the Mark V mount would have the hub for the coupler. Also, the model number corresponds to the Pro Planer version and the table does appear to be cast iron as seen from the edge.

Here's a link: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/2908597465.html

If I didn't have my DW735 I would be all over this....

Al

[dusty]

Craigslist has a listing for a Pro Planer for $100! Unfortunately it has lost its stand, and height crank and lord knows what else might be wrong. Initially I thought it was a Mark V mount being misidentified, but the photos show the pulley on the side where the Mark V mount would have the hub for the coupler. Also, the model number corresponds to the Pro Planer version and the table does appear to be cast iron as seen from the edge.

Here's a link: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/2908597465.html

If I didn't have my DW735 I would be all over this....

Al

If I did not have to ship it, I would buy it just on the chance that there are some useful (and expensive) parts shown. The speed control alone (if it works) is worth the asking price.

[JPG]

If I did not have to ship it, I would buy it just on the chance that there are some useful (and expensive) parts shown. The speed control alone (if it works) is worth the asking price.

Why are these things always so far away!:(

[damagi]

In case anyone is in need, I happen to have a pro-planer stand and the height adjustment crank

[riddler]

I scored said planer in Baltimore and didn't want to push my luck by haggling, even though the thickness crank was missing. I am not too familiar with the Shopsmith planer but it appears to be complete other than the stand and crank, and as I hope to mount it onto my 63' Mark VII I don't mind the stand's absence. I put the powerfeed through its paces and it seems to check out. Is there anything other than the clamp assemblies that mount rig to way tubes and the addition of a hub instead of a pulley to power unit with coupler from headstock motor that I will need to convert this to a headstock driven SPT? I know a lot of guys prefer dedicated stands if space permits (not to mention performance improvements), but I am still enamored of the unique common motor capabilities of the Shopsmith and would like to preserve that option if possible. I would also be interested in knowing about any other differences between stand and shopsmith mounted planers if applicable. Thanks for your knowledgeable replies in advance and... Damagi, I would be interested in liberating that crank handle from you if the offer still stands. Thanks

[damagi]

[quote="riddler"]I scored said planer in Baltimore and didn't want to push my luck by haggling, even though the thickness crank was missing.]

Email me and we can work out what makes sense.

[SDSSmith]

[quote="riddler"]I scored said planer in Baltimore and didn't want to push my luck by haggling, even though the thickness crank was missing.]
You won't have to go to the gym if you keep hoisting that planer off and on your Mark V. The Mark V mount with its aluminum table is good exercise. I have to believe the cast iron table increases the challenge.

BTW, I may have the brackets that mount the planer to the way tubes if you go that route.

[riddler]

Thanks Damagi and Rob for offering up possibly needed parts. Just to be clear-- the pro planer can be mounted on the way tubes of either a Mark V or Mark VII with hub conversion and clamps right? Am I correct in understanding that other than the addition of those components and the different table material the two planer versions Shopsmith makes are identical and therefore easily mounted onto either a MV or MVII? Also, I noticed that Shopsmith changed the style of the planer table height crank handle from a round indexed one to more of a "Model T starter crank" affair. Are they interchangeable and can anyone explain when and why the change took place? Thanks

[JPG]

Thanks Damagi and Rob for offering up possibly needed parts. Just to be clear-- the pro planer can be mounted on the way tubes of either a Mark V or Mark VII with hub conversion and clamps right? Am I correct in understanding that other than the addition of those components and the different table material the two planer versions Shopsmith makes are identical and therefore easily mounted onto either a MV or MVII? Also, I noticed that Shopsmith changed the style of the planer table height crank handle from a round indexed one to more of a "Model T starter crank" affair. Are they interchangeable and can anyone explain when and why the change took place? Thanks

You have described the 'interchangability' as I understand it. I think the cover over the input shaft changes also.

The cranks are interchangeable(the shafts they fit on are identical),

I do not know why they changed unless it was $.

I prefer the older round with calibrated dial.(CS may have been overloaded helping folks understand how to use it!:rolleyes:).

[SDSSmith]

Thanks Damagi and Rob for offering up possibly needed parts. Just to be clear-- the pro planer can be mounted on the way tubes of either a Mark V or Mark VII with hub conversion and clamps right? Am I correct in understanding that other than the addition of those components and the different table material the two planer versions Shopsmith makes are identical and therefore easily mounted onto either a MV or MVII? Also, I noticed that Shopsmith changed the style of the planer table height crank handle from a round indexed one to more of a "Model T starter crank" affair. Are they interchangeable and can anyone explain when and why the change took place? Thanks

The new crank offers greater leverage than the old crank. I also liked the indexing feature of the original crank but am happy with the Model T crank.