An honor to visit a true Gentleman and Craftsman
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2centsworth
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An honor to visit a true Gentleman and Craftsman
Like a kid in a candy store I had the honor and privilege to visit Fred Sheldon's shop over the weekend. When I grow up I want to be just like Fred ! Wow it was as impressive as I thought and hoped for and Fred lived up to my expectations as well. As a past owner of a Mark V and all the accessories (sold everything 10 years ago) I am now getting back into the fold. I just purchased almost everything I had before and went to visit Fred for advice and encouragement. It is beyond words and well beyond kindness how Fred made me feel so welcomed and willing to help in every way. What an honor and resource I have in having Fred 20 minutes away and so willing to teach me the ropes. His setup is unique at best and left me wanting everything he has. I was so encouraged to know I have him available to help expand my inventory and learn how to get everything refurbished and up to speed. He has me convinced I can refurb a 10er So I started looking as soon as I got home. Fred let me watch him work for a little while and I left so comforted that I knew I had a new friend and colleague to work with in the future. It is a shame not everyone can have this privilege. Of course I will be back as soon as possible. Thanks Fred !
Jerry Penny
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
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JPG
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Kind words that I am sure are well deserved!2centsworth wrote:Like a kid in a candy store I had the honor and privilege to visit Fred Sheldon's shop over the weekend. When I grow up I want to be just like Fred ! Wow it was as impressive as I thought and hoped for and Fred lived up to my expectations as well. As a past owner of a Mark V and all the accessories (sold everything 10 years ago) I am now getting back into the fold. I just purchased almost everything I had before and went to visit Fred for advice and encouragement. It is beyond words and well beyond kindness how Fred made me feel so welcomed and willing to help in every way. What an honor and resource I have in having Fred 20 minutes away and so willing to teach me the ropes. His setup is unique at best and left me wanting everything he has. I was so encouraged to know I have him available to help expand my inventory and learn how to get everything refurbished and up to speed. He has me convinced I can refurb a 10er So I started looking as soon as I got home. Fred let me watch him work for a little while and I left so comforted that I knew I had a new friend and colleague to work with in the future. It is a shame not everyone can have this privilege. Of course I will be back as soon as possible. Thanks Fred !
Welcome to this forum. Ask anything ya want to!
BTW we like pix!:D
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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joshh
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Fred is an awesome guy. He helped me get a 510 that was for sale in Houston. He paid for it, disassembled it, and held it for me to drive down from Dallas. He even gave me plastic to protect my cars interior and helped me load it.
- 1986 Mark V 500 Mini
- 1985 Mark V 510 with reversible motor, bandsaw, jointer, and double-tilt.
I offer quality motor reversal, rebuilding, and rewiring. Contact me at HarbourTools@live.com
- 1985 Mark V 510 with reversible motor, bandsaw, jointer, and double-tilt.
I offer quality motor reversal, rebuilding, and rewiring. Contact me at HarbourTools@live.com
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2centsworth
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My first pic
Let's see if I can get this working. Here is my new used equipment.
JPG40504 wrote:Kind words that I am sure are well deserved!
Welcome to this forum. Ask anything ya want to!
BTW we like pix!:D
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Jerry Penny
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
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JPG
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Very Nice!:)2centsworth wrote:Let's see if I can get this working. Here is my new used equipment.
800 x 600 would be 'nicer'!;)
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange