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Opinion of Power Pro
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Opinion of Power Pro
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
I like it! I was the first on this Forum to show the DYI kit I installed over Labor Day weekend, 2010.
For me, I use it most frequently for Lathe, Strip Sander, Drilling, and Table Saw.
I have avoided running the Bandsaw on the PowerPro since I really don't think the stability of that interface is 100% understood. I run my bandsaw on a separate power-head.
I like it; would not want to go back to the old headstock.
Chris
For me, I use it most frequently for Lathe, Strip Sander, Drilling, and Table Saw.
I have avoided running the Bandsaw on the PowerPro since I really don't think the stability of that interface is 100% understood. I run my bandsaw on a separate power-head.
I like it; would not want to go back to the old headstock.
Chris
Re: Opinion of Power Pro
I like mine. There were a few growing pains in the beginning but none after the first few were resolved. It runs quiet and vibration free. Virtually no maintenance and no oiling required. I have my bandsaw on a dedicated stand but I have used the 6X48 sander, the strip sander and the jointer as well as the table saw with no problems. I am thinking about possibly doing a DIY for my son.
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
i don't know nuthin' but I like it very much. The power, quiet, and smoothness is far superior IMHO to the Mark V headstock, and yes I have one I use daily as a comparison. Of course I also like the 10ER's so there is that.
I would get another if I could afford it.
I would get another if I could afford it.
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
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1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
Re: Opinion of Power Pro
Short answer, I think it is great. I did a extensive review about a year ago, for those interested here is the thread:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/woodw ... 16721.html
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/woodw ... 16721.html
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
I love mine. It survived a Fedex delivery truck fire with no issues! (Kudos to the driver that shoved it off the back!). I think it's a tremendous improvement over the old headstock. I have a 10 Er (with speed changer), a Mark V, and the Powerpro. If i was starting over, i would take a 10 er over the Mark V, and the Powerpro over both. I wonder why Shopsmith still offers the Mark V as a purchase option. The Powerpro is just that much better!
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
That is an opinion not shared by everyone!ChrisNeilan wrote:I love mine. It survived a Fedex delivery truck fire with no issues! (Kudos to the driver that shoved it off the back!). I think it's a tremendous improvement over the old headstock. I have a 10 Er (with speed changer), a Mark V, and the Powerpro. If i was starting over, i would take a 10 er over the Mark V, and the Powerpro over both. I wonder why Shopsmith still offers the Mark V as a purchase option. The Powerpro is just that much better!
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
Absolutely an opinion, my opinion. I'm not saying that Shopsmith should discontinue the Mark V headstock, just wondering why they have not from a bean counting perspective. I love old technology, probably more than the average guy. Just look in my basement. I still have functioning reel to reel and cassette machines and I listen to vinal records. All once considered to be top of the line. Just like the Mark V, some still think they are the top. That's fine.dusty wrote:That is an opinion not shared by everyone!ChrisNeilan wrote:I love mine. It survived a Fedex delivery truck fire with no issues! (Kudos to the driver that shoved it off the back!). I think it's a tremendous improvement over the old headstock. I have a 10 Er (with speed changer), a Mark V, and the Powerpro. If i was starting over, i would take a 10 er over the Mark V, and the Powerpro over both. I wonder why Shopsmith still offers the Mark V as a purchase option. The Powerpro is just that much better!
This post requested opinions, I gave mine. The old saying, "Opinions are like ...holes, everyone has one" applies to me too!
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
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dusty
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
All I was saying, Chris, is that not everyone loves the PowerPro as do some others. Budget willing, I may have one some day.
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Re: Opinion of Power Pro
nuhobby wrote:
I have avoided running the Bandsaw on the PowerPro since I really don't think the stability of that interface is 100% understood. I run my bandsaw on a separate power-head.
I like it; would not want to go back to the old headstock.
Chris
I thought the issues with the powerpro and bandsaws had been resolved? Is that not the case?