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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:21 am
by mrhart
All that for 800, I think thats a GREAT deal. Score.
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:48 am
by jtp
Watching the Nick Englar videos he seems to be of the mindset of take it home and apart before you turn it on. At the price I'm getting I would still buy it if it didn't work so I think I may just do that after checking the interior to make sure the motor, sheaves, and belt are still there.
What do you guys think?
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:06 am
by dusty
I don't think there is anything to debate. Go for it. If something doesn't work, someone here can talk you through recovery.
Absolutely
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:24 am
by fiatben
dusty wrote:I don't think there is anything to debate. Go for it. If something doesn't work, someone here can talk you through recovery.
These machines are the epitomy of the KISS approach to engineering. You'll learn so much by going completely thru it first and will be prepared for whatever future maintenance/repairs it may need. Buy it, rebuild it, tune it up and make a LOT of sawdust!!
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:56 am
by jtp
Sweet. I'll let you guys know how it turns out after I get it on Saturday.
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:47 pm
by wa2crk
JTP
Welcome to the forum!! Just wondering what part of Westminster you are in. I used to live in Hanover Pa. and I worked in Westminster. Also I would like to know where the machine is located. After you close your deal of course.
Bill V
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:09 pm
by dforeman
Looks like there maybe another soon to be Shop Smith owner in the area.
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:26 pm
by algale
dforeman wrote:Looks like there maybe another soon to be Shop Smith owner in the area.
I'm not too far away either -- between Montgomery Village and Laytonsville
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:45 pm
by jtp
I like Westminster a lot. Grew up here, left a couple times and now am back raising a family. I'm right in the mix- short walk from Main St.
As far as where I'm picking up the machine- it's really, really far away, you guys wouldn't be interested
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:52 pm
by JPG
[quote="jtp"]I like Westminster a lot. Grew up here, left a couple times and now am back raising a family. I'm right in the mix- short walk from Main St.
As far as where I'm picking up the machine- it's really, really far away, you guys wouldn't be interested ]
I cannot speak for everyone who reads posts here, but,I believe all the 'regulars' would
NOT(yes I be shouting) snipe another's potential good fortune and would be interested only to possibly take a look to see if there is anything that needed to be called to your attention. At least that is the way I see it! May be old fashioned naive, but that is how it
should be!
