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ChrisNeilan wrote:There is a stand alone power planer available in my area for $450. Does this look like a good deal? https://newlondon.craigslist.org/tls/5943317229.html

In addition to the crank, you want to look at the infeed roller. If it is rubber and based on the SN it was originally, it will be worn and likely will not feed stock reliably. There is an upgraded metal roller from Shopsmith that will add more cost (about $60), but improve function.

Make sure it runs, and visually verify that the feed roller mechanism spins and is speed adjustable.

Check the chain tension on the bottom of it that raises the table via that missing crank. Grasping it firmly, you should not be able to move it anymore than 1/2" If it was run that way, it is possible that cranking it up and down allowed the chain to jump a tooth on one or more of the elevator bolts rendering it unlevel. All can be fixed. All effect price you should pay.

A video at http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Tuneup.htm
is a tuneup video that you would benefit viewing either way as it will help you assess condition, and will help you service it should you negotiate a price you can live with.

I love mine. It is rock solid.

Everett

Some may not think this is a bargain but given it has a speed changer and a complete MK V SPT adapter kit it is. The only other Complete adapter kit I have ever seen is the one I have and I paid $280 for it. Speed changers generally go for around $150 so that is almost $400 for just those two items. I think it would be worth a road trip to get.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shop-Smith-mode ... Swr~lYp0r6

beeg wrote:So John when ya leaving?

That would be quite a road trip for me. Besides I have five 10ERs with speed changers and a complete adapter kit.

Four hours ago.... $100

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/6011686279.html

Wellsville Kansas

If I were not full up, I would be all over this one....

Everett

The listing is still available at this time. A neighbor is selling it for a friend of his. He needs it to be moved out of the trailer he has it in.

Everett

Man, I wish I was back in Kansas!

Do I sound like Dorothy, or Truman?

steve

$65 is a steal. Wish I could talk hubby into it. 10ER w/speed changer and stand alone band saw and table saw.

https://waterloo.craigslist.org/tls/6012372527.html

call the guy in waterloo iowa about the SS - he wants $95 for it and he does not have the speed changer for it just the 3 speed pulleys.

I'd be all over this clean ER with speed changer and scroll saw if I only had the room.

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/tls/6017669626.html