Was browsing in a Goodwill Store the other day and came across this gem:
It appears to be a relatively recent Craftsman RAS converted to drive a Performax 22/44 drum sander. Very little information on the internet. Have any of your ever seen or used anything like this? Is this a successful concept and design?
It was on sale for $280.00. I already have 2 RAS and 2 drums sanders, so I need this like a third leg.
However, on Saturday, everything in the store is half off. $140.00?
Hmmm...
Sterling
I've never seen this before!
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I've never seen this before!
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Ed in Tampa
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Re: I've never seen this before!
Yes this was a thing back in I believe the late 80's or 90's. In fact I believe it may have been one of the first offerings of Performax to the American hobbiest.
The fact you have never seen one and that there is very little info on the internet answers the question was it successful.
The fact you have never seen one and that there is very little info on the internet answers the question was it successful.
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LOL / It was on ale ,, how could you NOT buy it?
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ERLover
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My nephew has one, he got from his neighbor that bought the setup new.
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Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
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lol...ok repeat after me..."Better to have one and NOT need it..then to NEED one and not have it"...there, feel better about buying it now.
You gotta get over this "need it" deal when it comes to workshop tools, need has nothing to do with it, think your wife cares about how many black shoes she has...NO...know why, because need doesn't factor into her decision making. The wife gets to buy all the shoe and dresses they want and men get to buy all the tools and wood they want, the world remains balanced that way, unless they are females wood workers...hmmm best of both worlds I guess, don't know, haven't figured out that part yet...lol..
You gotta get over this "need it" deal when it comes to workshop tools, need has nothing to do with it, think your wife cares about how many black shoes she has...NO...know why, because need doesn't factor into her decision making. The wife gets to buy all the shoe and dresses they want and men get to buy all the tools and wood they want, the world remains balanced that way, unless they are females wood workers...hmmm best of both worlds I guess, don't know, haven't figured out that part yet...lol..
Last edited by GoNavy on Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: I've never seen this before!
Wooden shoes?GoNavy wrote:lol...ok repeat after me..."Better to have one and NOT need it..then to NEED one and not have it"...there, feel better about buying it now.
You gotta get over this "need it" deal when it comes to workshop tools, need has nothing to do with it, think your wife cares about how many black shoes she has...NO...know why, because need doesn't factor into her decision making. The wife gets to buy all the shoe and dresses they want and men get to buy all the tools and wood they want, the world remains balanced that way, unless they are females wood workers...hmmm best of both worlds I guess, don't know, haven't figured out that part out yet...lol..
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
Re: I've never seen this before!
made by female wood workers...ROFL..rpd wrote: Wooden shoes?
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An aquirer after my own heart!
Sterling
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Re: I've never seen this before!
So, what does the "War Department" say?
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10 ER, stripped down.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
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cooch366
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Re: I've never seen this before!
Nice, I've never heard of this before but will start looking for one. Where is it located?
It looks like it could be easily reconfigured to fit and be powered by a Shopsmith..
Any ideas and/or thoughts.....
Steve
It looks like it could be easily reconfigured to fit and be powered by a Shopsmith..
Any ideas and/or thoughts.....
Steve