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Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:20 pm
by fredsheldon
They are supposed to be here in the Houston area in a few weeks but I can't think of a single thing I need that I don't already have. But I bet I will find something
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:32 pm
by robinson46176
Just be sure that you do not turn the speed control dial unless the motor is running... No, wait... That does not apply to those.
You know, just not having to worry about somebody coming in your shop and cranking the speed control and breaking something is worth a good bit...
Enjoy the Power Pro.
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Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:22 pm
by Mike907
I have an email from Shopsmith offering Webinars with Doug Reid on Feb/2, 4, and 5. He does a good job of demonstrating the Power Pro and I think there are usually discounts offered. You can try calling Shopsmith to get on the webinar list. It's too late for tomorrows' webinar, but it is scheduled during the Super Bowl, anyway.
I would post a link, but the link is personalized, and I can't figure out how to post a generic link.
Mike
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:41 pm
by jtevans
[quote="JPG40504"]So just what did you think made the "7" differ from a 520 with a PP?]
No one ever seems to talk about the differences between the systems unless some one begs them for it...and I didn't need to know that badly...I can read a few things for myself...and being an Engineer...I can learn...
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:28 pm
by JPG
jtevans wrote:No one ever seems to talk about the differences between the systems unless some one begs them for it...and I didn't need to know that badly...I can read a few things for myself...and being an Engineer...I can learn...
Ahhh yes, but you are not isolated from the rest of 'us'. Such 'informational' postings are not intended for 'thee' alone.] all [/B]have an obligation to set the record straight so to speak.
BTW let the bank idea pass!:D
enjoy!
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:44 pm
by forrestb
As I am sure that you will! I find the PP to be very reliable and quiet.
Now, if they would give users a software update to eliminate the need to "CONFIRM" the chosen speed it would be a blessing for those who have gotten sort of used to the PP. Ah! but the lawyers would never agree.
Forrest
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:59 pm
by JPG
forrestb wrote:As I am sure that you will! I find the PP to be very reliable and quiet.
Now, if they would give users a software update to eliminate the need to "CONFIRM" the chosen speed it would be a blessing for those who have gotten sort of used to the PP. Ah! but the lawyers would never agree.
Forrest
I put that in the same category as superflous mouse clicking. If I did not want to do something, I would not have clicked the first time!
And those GD error 'messages' that must be cleared before correcting the error itself.
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:03 am
by paulmcohen
forrestb wrote:As I am sure that you will! I find the PP to be very reliable and quiet.
Now, if they would give users a software update to eliminate the need to "CONFIRM" the chosen speed it would be a blessing for those who have gotten sort of used to the PP. Ah! but the lawyers would never agree.
Forrest
Having once turned on my lathe after using my machine as a tablesaw (3,500 RPM) and having a block of wood fly loose from the chuck during a demonstration to my son and his new girlfriend. I am very thankful that my PowerPro has a confirm. She still has a scar where a spinning block hit her shoulder and it could have been a lot worse.
Since then the confirm reminds me to double check the speed.
Details in a very old thread.
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:04 pm
by JPG
paulmcohen wrote:Having once turned on my lathe after using my machine as a tablesaw (3,500 RPM) and having a block of wood fly loose from the chuck during a demonstration to my son and his new girlfriend. I am very thankful that my PowerPro has a confirm. She still has a scar where a spinning block hit her shoulder and it could have been a lot worse.
Since then the confirm reminds me to double check the speed.
Details in a very old thread.
She must have been 'distracting' you!:D
P.S. The 'fallacy' is that run/confirm becomes a thoughtless habit and becomes entirely ineffective over time.
Update
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:37 am
by ChrisNeilan
I love snow as much as the next guy, really, I do! But not when it messes up with FedEx!!! The Mark 7 was due today but because of the snow not gonna happen. They can't get it here until Monday, bummer. They tell me I can pick it up at the freight yard if I want to, only about 40 miles away...
Can anyone tell me how big a box this is coming in (also the box for the dust collector)? I have a 1994 Dodge Ram pickup (6 foot bed)... I think it will make it there and back (no heat!)!!!
Chris