How do I get it HOME?

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:52 pm

wa2crk wrote:Tomsalwasser]12631[/ATTACH]

and then like this.
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Bill V

Is this some kind of exercise program for your Shopsmith?:p

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:42 pm

SDSSmith
No, it is a LACK of excercise for me! With two metal hips and back problems I find it difficult to roll around on the floor any more. This way I can remove the legs or lube the casters while I am standing up.
Bill V

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:36 am

wa2crk wrote:SDSSmith
No, it is a LACK of excercise for me! With two metal hips and back problems I find it difficult to roll around on the floor any more. This way I can remove the legs or lube the casters while I am standing up.
Bill V

Makes sense to me! A lot easier to access those leg screw nuts(and lockwashers). Lot easier to adjust tubes to end castings also.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:17 am

JPG40504 wrote:Makes sense to me! A lot easier to access those leg screw nuts(and lockwashers). Lot easier to adjust tubes to end castings also.

Maybe, but it makes it real hard to get it into drill press mode!:p

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:24 am

SDSSmith wrote:Maybe, but it makes it real hard to get it into drill press mode!:p

Hard to keep the workpiece on the table when sawing also!:D

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:33 am

It works really well on the Mark V and the 10-ER. I have not tried it on an old Mark VII but suspect it would be a bit of a wrestle in one piece due to its bulky shape.

I'm sure you could do it, just maybe a little awkward.
On the other hand on the old Mark VII you could release both pivot locks and just lift the whole upper assembly (bench tubes, way tubes, headstock, carriage and end pieces) all off in one piece and sit it on the saw horses. The base would then light enough to pick up and sit it on a set of horses right side up, upside down or stand it up on one end.
Mark VII bases are like this:
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This Pic is from SS site. The only full pic I have of mine is back in a corner with a couple of Mark V's in the way.

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damagi · Post by **damagi** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:41 am

robinson46176 wrote:It works really well on the Mark V and the 10-ER. I have not tried it on an old Mark VII but suspect it would be a bit of a wrestle in one piece due to its bulky shape. I'm sure you could do it, just maybe a little awkward.
On the other hand on the old Mark VII you could release both pivot locks and just lift the whole upper assembly (bench tubes, way tubes, headstock, carriage and end pieces) all off in one piece and sit it on the saw horses. The base would then light enough to pick up and sit it on a set of horses right side up, upside down or stand it up on one end.
Mark VII bases are like this:
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This Pic is from SS site. The only full pic I have of mine is back in a corner with a couple of Mark V's in the way.

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I moved a Mark VII by myself once. The top half (headstock, way tubes, bench tubes) is heavy but managable. It also is super easy to handle with two people. The base is not too bad on its own either.

notlem · Post by **notlem** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:21 am

I'd sent an inquiry to a very nice lady, selling a loaded and well maintained 510 and was told she had a tenative deal in place already. This weekend, I wrote back to see if her deal had happened, hoping I could snag it at a good price. I had to smile, reading her response after having visited this thread in the past:

"Yes indeed it did. Gentleman drove 19 hours straight from Walla Walla, Washington, knew exactly what it was, dissasembled everything, packed it up and drove home. It was amazing to watch. Thanks for asking."

Gotta admire the out-of-town, commando raid, Walla Walla to Phoenix and back. The fellow got quite a nice looking set.

notlem · Post by **notlem** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:21 am

I'd sent an inquiry to a very nice lady, selling a loaded and well maintained 510 and was told she had a tenative deal in place already. This weekend, I wrote back to see if her deal had happened, hoping I could snag it at a good price. I had to smile, reading her response after having visited this thread in the past:

"Yes indeed it did. Gentleman drove 19 hours straight from Walla Walla, Washington, knew exactly what it was, dissasembled everything, packed it up and drove home. It was amazing to watch. Thanks for asking."

Gotta admire the out-of-town, commando raid, Walla Walla to Phoenix and back. The fellow got quite a nice looking set.

tomsalwasser · Post by **tomsalwasser** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:16 am

notlem wrote:"Yes indeed it did. Gentleman drove 19 hours straight from Walla Walla, Washington, knew exactly what it was, dissasembled everything, packed it up and drove home. It was amazing to watch. Thanks for asking." Gotta admire the out-of-town, commando raid, Walla Walla to Phoenix and back. The fellow got quite a nice looking set.

That might very well be Jim from Walla Walla. http://cgi.ebay.com/Shopsmith-pro-plane ... 707wt_1137