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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:01 pm
by jjbuzard
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!!!!
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Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:07 pm
by jjbuzard
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.
JPG, why would you keep the dual 4" one? \Just interested in your thoughts.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:52 pm
by JPG
jjbuzard wrote: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.
JPG, why would you keep the dual 4" one? \Just interested in your thoughts.
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.
I never use it with the saw other than as end support.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:42 pm
by jjbuzard
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.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:02 pm
by jjbuzard
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.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:13 pm
by algale
Looking good!
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:24 pm
by JPG
Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:44 pm
by ERLover
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:57 pm
by jjbuzard
JPG wrote:Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
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.
Re: 81 Mark 5 conversion to 520 and Power Pro.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 9:12 pm
by ERLover
jjbuzard wrote:JPG wrote:Did not expect anything less!
Interesting table insert.
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.
Like Zero clearance??