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Bare Bones Mark 5
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:01 am
by peterm
This just appeared for sale locally for $100; interesting adaptation from a time before Ebay and parts availability (1/3hp motor hung under):
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:13 pm
by dgale
I like the light switch, complete with switch plate where the emblem supposed to go. Given the plethora of dirt-cheap MV500's I see on Craig's List, at least out west, I'd say that thing needs more clean-up and restoration than is worth $100.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:18 pm
by mrhart
That IS a piece of work right there.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:12 pm
by fjimp
That picture frightens me to look at. I wouldn't even consider buying that piece of work. In fact they would have to pay me to haul it off.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:14 pm
by dgale
Frankensmith
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:23 am
by JPG
Now Y'all are looking at the funky stuff and overlooking the obvious good attributes. That link belt is worth $15, the cone pulleys are not cheap, It does have a motor, It does have a "B" headstock casting(yes with a few extra holes), bench and way tubes, end castings, carriage, legs, spur drive center, live tailstock center, a relatively new quill.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:43 am
by peterm
I agree, it looks pretty crude. Besides what JPG40504 noted, the advert also had a photo of the 500 table with fence that went with it. I thought about it for maybe 3 minutes before deciding to give it a pass.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:39 am
by holsgo
I see nothing but potential in it. Not in it's current config but as a drill press mounted to the wall. You can't beat it for $100 and I'm sure you could argue them down even further. Like JPG said, the motor itself is worth that.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:05 am
by worknhard
Hey everyone, could it be we're getting a glimpse into the next model/generation Shopsmith.... slap on a beer can holder and I think it's ready to go to marketing.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:09 am
by JPG
worknhard wrote:Hey everyone, could it be we're getting a glimpse into the next model/generation Shopsmith.... slap on a beer can holder and I think it's ready to go to marketing.
Nah!
The other direction! Looks a lot like a "10".
However the belt tension hinge is an 'upgrade'
