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Found a used Shopsmith on eBay - wow
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:01 pm
by everettdavis
Found a Mark V on eBay that I figured most folks here would raise an eyebrow over. Shows to be in Springdale, Arkansas.
I particularly was impressed with the speed control modifications....
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I have seen a lot of modifications, but I must admit, I hadn't seen this one before...
Everett
Re: Found a used Shopsmith on eBay - wow
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:03 pm
by algale
LoL! Does it come with the vice grips?
Re: Found a used Shopsmith on eBay - wow
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:08 pm
by JPG
Guess you adjust the speed,
then position the outer dial.
Re: Found a used Shopsmith on eBay - wow
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:20 pm
by everettdavis
Only bid was $25 and reserve wasn't met whatever it was. No buy it now price listed.
Someone nearby might find a restoration project if they didn't have to spend a fortune. We know with the help and advice of others here, we can rebuild it, we can make it stronger.... faster, maybe not, but more reliable certainly and without spending 6 million dollars... I am just too far away from this one. I would love a peek inside though!
Re: Found a used Shopsmith on eBay - wow
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:23 pm
by JPG
Guess you adjust the speed,
then position the outer dial.
I would guess the knob gear was stripped, then pitched, but shoulda turned the shaft w/o the vise grip..