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81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Primed and gave everything the first coat of paint. Waiting for the Headrest to replace mine which must have gotten broken in the process of moving a few years ago, as soon as it arrives, I will soda blast, prime and paint it so I can reassemble the base, POWER PRO KIT here tomorrow!!!!
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
JPG, why would you keep the dual 4" one? \Just interested in your thoughts.JPG wrote:The ext table(s) on the left are a modification.(two 4" tables)
Even though neither one can be used with the tubes, they are handy to have(they still provide support).
IIWM, I would definitely keep the 'dual 4 inch' one.
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
I have a 'triple'. I use it all the time. Not so much for the 'normal' purpose, but just as a handy table top for all sorts of endeavors. It is 'offset'(one table mounted in normal position and two added on the same side). They are connected by angle iron.jjbuzard wrote:JPG, why would you keep the dual 4" one? \Just interested in your thoughts.JPG wrote:The ext table(s) on the left are a modification.(two 4" tables)
Even though neither one can be used with the tubes, they are handy to have(they still provide support).
IIWM, I would definitely keep the 'dual 4 inch' one.
I never use it with the saw other than as end support.
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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
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
I believe they used the splatter paint to hide flaws in castings, these 1981 aluminum parts took alot more prep work than the 1957 Greenie did.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
My 1981 Power Pro conversion is complete, in 7 days I will pick up the 520 Conversion I bought on line and this conversion will be totally complete!
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Looking good!
Gale's Law: The bigger the woodworking project, the less the mistakes show in any photo taken far enough away to show the entire project!
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
Interesting table insert.
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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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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE EQUALS WISDOM. Albert Einstein
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
That is the saw insert to close up the gap using the 500 saw guard/dust chute we talked about at length in another post.JPG wrote:Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Like Zero clearance??jjbuzard wrote:That is the saw insert to close up the gap using the 500 saw guard/dust chute we talked about at length in another post.JPG wrote:Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE EQUALS WISDOM. Albert Einstein
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.