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paulrussell · Post by **paulrussell** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:31 pm

JPG40504 wrote:FWIW The initial 'production run'(6-8 wk delivery) has sold out. Next batch to ship in Sept.

Do you have any idea how many that was?

If there is anyone who MUST have one earlier, I'll let mine go for ONLY $3,000

gregf · Post by **gregf** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:47 pm

It's suprising that the initial run sold out in less than a day.
Obviously a good thing for them.

It's good that they updated their ad to let people know.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:17 pm

JPG40504 wrote:FWIW The initial 'production run'(6-8 wk delivery) has sold out. Next batch to ship in Sept.

Boy that makes it alot easier for me to decide.]

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:26 pm

gregf wrote:It's suprising that the initial run sold out in less than a day.
Obviously a good thing for them.

It's good that they updated their ad to let people know.

Ad also shows a $500 deposit is required on orders for the September batch. (refundable of course)

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:32 pm

Ed in Tampa wrote:You guys are missing one point that jumped out at me. You can RESERVE you Power Pro today. Says nothing about when you will get it.
I suspect China will only ship a container full. Wonder how many they have to reserve before they able to even order?

Perhaps I'm wrong and they have them all in stock that would be wonderful for those that will be ordering.

I have already spouted off about the price and where I stand so I won't go there again.

It look identical to the Nova Lathe motor and an upgrade of the controls so it could be made in Australia. It looks like the initial run is sold out. People who got in the the initial run will get theirs in September according to the Website. No word on availability after that.

paulrussell · Post by **paulrussell** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:56 pm

paulmcohen wrote:It look identical to the Nova Lathe motor and an upgrade of the controls so it could be made in Australia. It looks like the initial run is sold out. People who got in the the initial run will get theirs in September according to the Website. No word on availability after that.

The initial run ships in 6-8 weeks (August). The second wave ships in September.

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:07 pm

a1gutterman wrote:Here is a a copy of an e-mail that I sent off to them. I will let you know what the response is.

They would be wise to NOT answer your questions specifically. Rules for country or origin are much too complex for them (customer service rep) to answer and they could be setting themselves up for legal problems. Even a legal team debates the issue.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/adv/bus03.shtm

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:12 pm

Gene Howe wrote:Hmmmm....Looks like I'll be stuck in the 20th century for a while longer.

I don't drill or do any turning with my SS. Just ripping, some crosscutting and mitering. I can't see a $1500 (+ -) advantage. Am I missing something?

You're missing the fun, and purpose, of owning a Shopsmith. If the only function I used was the table saw, I'd buy a dedicated table saw. I love the versatility and the SPTs. But that's just me....

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:25 pm

paulrussell wrote:Do you have any idea how many that was?(20)

If there is anyone who MUST have one earlier, I'll let mine go for ONLY $3,000

The 500 down applied to the initial orders as well(this was a selling of 'reservations').

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:12 pm

Hi Gang;
Does anyone know what the current draw is for a Power Pro running at sawing speed and cutting hardwood at full load on the motor?
Bill V

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