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I bought another one of these machines a couple months ago. I've been on the lookout for another one ever since getting the first one. I've checked the classifieds, done local searches on Craig's List and eBay, but nothing. So I finally put a "wanted to buy" add in the Thrifty Nickel (free classifieds paper they stack up at grocery stores, gas stations, etc). I got three calls. One guy with a newer model (called a "Mark V") and he wanted $1,500 for it. Another Shopsmith fanatic who just wanted to talk to another Shopsmith owner (we've talked a few more times since, and I've been to his shop, and he's supposed to come to mine sometime soon - he may prove to be a good woodworking mentor for me). Then another guy with this 10ER. He said it was in good condition, with a bandsaw attachment and he wanted $100 for it. I said "I'll be right there."

Well, turns out it wasn't in good condition, and the bandsaw was really the early model jigsaw that was plagued with problems. I decided I'd try to talk him down to $75, but he had decided he wanted $150. But I agreed to give him $100 and no more just to rescue the machine.

And I think I've posted this story somewhere else here, so forgive me if I'm being redundant!

I've been working on it every chance I got (and described some rust removing and way tube cleaning in this thread) and put the finishing touches on the main unit today. I still have a few things to do - I need to get the saw splitter/guard holder. And I only started taking apart the jigsaw today. And that bench needs some serious work. I didn't polish the aluminum and chrome pieces as much as I could have because that would have been very time consuming and would have required buying more tools and supplies and my wife has already complained about spending too much money on this project. It wouldn't have stayed pretty and shiny very long anyway.

Here are some before and after pictures.

AS RECEIVED

Loaded up in the truck

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Unused and abused

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Sad state of affairs

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AFTER RESTORATION

Restored and reassembled

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I've been using my first ER as a drill press since I was missing a lot of the parts. I plan to leave it as a dedicated drill press now. So I put the tailstock and table extension on this ER to extend the table capacity.

I didn't quite go into the level of detail and attention that MickyD did with his Mark V "Greenie" restoration, but I still think it came out pretty decent.

Great Job! Thanks for sharing. Hard to believe it is the same machine!:)

Very nice... Something you can be proud to show anybody that comes into your shop.
I am also intrigued by the bench. With the formed curves at the top of the legs it has a factory built look about it. Any idea of its origin?

Great looking machine I have done one so far but my computer crashed and I lost all my before pictures but have four more to rebuild but nothing left as had to rebuild as your was. Just love saving these old machines.
Great job.

Great job, without a doubt you saved that machine from the landfill.

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Heathicus, "Pretty decent" is an understatement especially considering what you started with. Both of your 10er's came out great. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished with this restoration. I am looking forward to seeing how you refurbish the bench. Thanks for sharing. John McCrossen