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Maxi Clamps
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:25 pm
by wa2crk
I see that there is set of Shopsmith Maxi Clamps on E-Bay for $74.99.
(251010542186). Doe anyone know what these things sold for new? I would give both of mine up for $74.99 for the pair
Bill v
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:19 pm
by joedw00
My set was given to me, so I would not have any idea how much they cost new. I would sure sell the for a lot less than that.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:28 pm
by robinson46176
I bought mine at a yard sale many years ago, virtually unused for $20. An older business friend was selling his house and moving to an apartment and was selling all of his shop stuff.
I think that the whole process was his wife's idea.
He was a retired forceful business CEO but at home it seemed that she took over. His health was still quite good.
BTW, I have almost never used any of mine. Maybe in this new shop...???
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:41 pm
by hdoilcan
I believe they were $49.99 new. I just picked up another 10er and a new set of these clamps for $50.00 (+ $15.00 in gas haha)
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:50 pm
by letterk
My first post, figured I'd get to signing up since I've been a lurker.
The Fall/Winter 1983 catalog has the whole back page devoted to them. One Set for $49, two sets for $89.
Got the catalog the other day when I bought a jigsaw/jointer for $100 off craigslist - my little victory.
They mention you can combine them and they even have them setup on the fence with the shaper and the main table as a sort of feather board.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:56 pm
by hdoilcan
letterk wrote:
Got the catalog the other day when I bought a jigsaw/jointer for $100 off craigslist - my little victory.
Good Score!
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:47 pm
by joedw00
robinson46176 wrote:
BTW, I have almost never used any of mine. Maybe in this new shop...???
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I have not used mine. I was going to one day and it was too much trouble so I put them back in the box.
What are they for?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:47 pm
by trainguytom
I've seen them on ebay several times and, because I have this morbid desire to have all things Shopsmithian, I've been tempted to bid even though I have no clue as to what they are used for.
Has anyone here actually used them? If so, how?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:47 am
by mrhart
joedw00 wrote:I have not used mine. I was going to one day and it was too much trouble so I put them back in the box.
My wife must have a set of those, I saw a box under her sink that said "Maxi" on it....maybe, it's a gift for me?! I'm so excited
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:42 am
by camerio
With a shipping quote of 54$ to Canada, I do not think it will sell at that price.