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algale wrote:Looks like the dreaded Mark II.

Yah. A fuzzy dreaded Mark II. LOL

I have recently rebuilt 2 10 ERs and 3 mark Vs. Two jointers and 3 band saws. I love these machines and they are built to last!!!!

I know they are generally regarded as pieces of junk, but I'd still love to have a Mark II. Just because.

heathicus wrote:I know they are generally regarded as pieces of junk, but I'd still love to have a Mark II. Just because.

I have some pieces and they are useful, if not as durable as big brother. They would make a good power station with a M5/V headstock. The way tube spacing matches the M5/V models.

heathicus wrote:I know they are generally regarded as pieces of junk, but I'd still love to have a Mark II. Just because.

I've thought the same thing. i.e. - just because it would be kind of amusing to have at least one of everything Shopsmith. But, for practical reasons, I fight the urge and hope to keep it to:

1 Gilmer greenie
1. Greenie upgraded to 520
1 10ER
1 of each SPT
Various sundries such as Maxi Clamps, hold downs, etc.

Hopefully, along the way, I'll actually do some presentation-worthy woodwork.

So, for me, the Mark II sits among the vaguest of vague afterthoughts.

Might be worth a looksee.
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/4675764051.html

fredsheldon wrote:Might be worth a looksee.
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/4675764051.html

Good deal if it includes all the ss stuff in the pix.

Beware it is an 'early' 510(rails different id from later ones). Only a problem if mixing tables from different versions. Since the od is the same, the early version rails have slightly(~0.05") thicker walls.

At least I assume that is a belt guard.

http://delaware.craigslist.org/tls/4682206642.html

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Interesting belt guard! What is that sticking up behind the back left corner of the table?