Power Pro upgrade

dgreen810 · Post by **dgreen810** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:05 am

I would like a few thoughts. I just ordered an upgrade through Lowes and would like what others might think. I have two head stocks, the one I purchased with my original Mark V in 1963 and the one currently on the machine purchased in about 06. I have already prepared the original for the installation but am having second thoughts. My original plan was to use the original and sell the newer one on eBay together with a speed reducer that has been used one time.

Hopefully the sell will reduce the cost of the upgrade somewhat?

What would you do?

Don G

dgreen810 · Post by **dgreen810** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:40 am

Can't seem to find the option to delete a thread! Help
Don G

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:49 am

1963 would make it a Goldie.

Assuming decent condition of the casting, quill and lock, IIWM I would definitely upgrade it. I also assume it will still match the rest of the Mark 5 colorwise.

But then I be partial to those colors!:D

Why second thoughts??? I do not consider the "C" headstock(06???)***** to be much different(switch location mainly) and do not think it is particularly better.

Selling a "C" headstock might be easier just because it is 'the latest'.****

**** After seeing pix posted below, it Ain't a "C" headstock.

idcook · Post by **idcook** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:51 am

dgreen810 wrote:Can't seem to find the option to delete a thread! Help
Don G

Under your post > To the right > 'Edit'

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:52 am

dgreen810 wrote:Can't seem to find the option to delete a thread! Help
Don G

You cannot! Do not sweat it. We will ignore that one! You can edit it and state it is a duplicate and announce whatever penance you decide to take up.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:53 am

idcook wrote:Under your post > To the right > 'Edit'

One can delete a post, but not a thread.

idcook · Post by **idcook** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:20 pm

[quote="JPG40504"]One can delete a post, but not a thread.]

Ah!

That got by me. Having done it a couple of times myself I was definitely thinking 'post' …

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:17 pm

KEEP THE SPEED REDUCER!! It will take the Power Pro down to about 35 RPM.
That speed is good for finishing lathe work as well as a few other things

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Bill V

benush26 · Post by **benush26** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:42 pm

wa2crk wrote:KEEP THE SPEED REDUCER!! It will take the Power Pro down to about 35 RPM.
That speed is good for finishing lathe work as well as a few other things

Bill V

Yes! Keep it! I would really like a reducer for sharpening. At that speed, nearly no chance of over heating.

reible · Post by **reible** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:45 pm

Unless you really need the cash or the space I'd go for keeping all that you have.

Some here have cut a machine into a shorty or mini but I like to have them full size. I have one of mine as a drill press and use the rest of the machine for SPT's storage. Below is a storage set up which helps hold all the goodies. That machine is stationary but still has a set of casters in case it needs to move someday. I'm really happy with how that has worked out.

If you have a SHMBO to worry about then put an ad and try to sell it for $2500. OH darn it didn't sell, I guess I have to keep it or try to sell it later....

Ed