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I say, go for the older model, and upgrade

I installed the full upgrade (555706) on an older stand alone, less than $50. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as far I can tell it is just like a new model now, except for the pretty paint job.

I got mine as part of a CL purchase. So it is hard to say what it cost. But I often see the older stand alones for $150 here in the Northeast.

kablerj wrote:I say, go for the older model, and upgrade

I installed the full upgrade (555706) on an older stand alone, less than $50. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as far I can tell it is just like a new model now, except for the pretty paint job.

I got mine as part of a CL purchase. So it is hard to say what it cost. But I often see the older stand alones for $150 here in the Northeast.

Thanks. I am looking at a stand alone one on CL that is listed for $200. I'll keep you posted. BTW, I was just passing through Somerset this past weekend. Our family owns property near the old Noah's Ark on Route 30.

We stopped there often when I was a boy. But back then it was called the Ship Hotel.

Maybe you can get it for $150 if you mention to the CL seller that it will cost you $50 for the "safety" upgrades.

Shorty ER.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/4714981326.html
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algale wrote:Shorty ER.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/4714981326.html
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That make me sick .....

What a waste of a good machine. What could they have used it for ?

2centsworth wrote:What a waste of a good machine. What could they have used it for ?

The listing has been deleted, but it said it was a wire wheel grinder.

2centsworth wrote:What a waste of a good machine. What could they have used it for ?

Hey, it is not 'wasted'. It merely needs the way tubes replaced and raised to vertical becomes a nice roll around drill press!!!

Apparently somebody liked it, it is gone.

Wish we had captured the pix! Belay that! Al did!!!

Man I wish I lived closer that 28 hours one way.