Unusual Mark V

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Unusual Mark V

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Found this on craigslist:

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Here is the ad. Don't know how long it will last.
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'Slightly' modified!:rolleyes:

Wonder if the panel saw 'replaced' it?
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I just noticed that the Shopsmith Emblem is blue instead of red as seen at the top of the forum page. I saw another version of the emblem on a unit coming up at an auction this week also. Did Shopsmith experiment with some different versions?
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Just my take...I'd be concerned. Why would any body need to get into the head stock case as often as the scratches around the access emblem would indicate?
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Gene Howe wrote:Just my take...I'd be concerned. Why would any body need to get into the head stock case as often as the scratches around the access emblem would indicate?


Maybe the shop cat sleeps in there. :)


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Gene Howe wrote:Just my take...I'd be concerned. Why would any body need to get into the head stock case as often as the scratches around the access emblem would indicate?

If it were used in a production environment, every 10 hours is likely a couple times a week or more. If so those scratches would be a GOOD sign! ;)
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Ventura is just down the road from me. I may have to go take a look. Price as of April 3 is $400.
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terrydowning wrote:Ventura is just down the road from me. I may have to go take a look. Price as of April 3 is $400.
And that is what they are asking, wonder what they will accept?;)
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terrydowning wrote:Ventura is just down the road from me. I may have to go take a look. Price as of April 3 is $400.
Keep us posted Terry.
I'm curious about the rip fence and rails.
Looks like a 510 table but the pictures are hard to decipher.
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wiredone wrote:Keep us posted Terry.
I'm curious about the rip fence and rails.
Looks like a 510 table but the pictures are hard to decipher.
I am wondering if the table and fence is off of an old Craftsman saw.
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