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How valuable is a 1952 SS 10 ER?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:24 am
by rdewinter
Today, I had the opportunity to buy a 1952 SS model 10ER for $40. It wasn't in great shape; it needed some rust removed and was missing some parts, most notably the saw blade. Because the power wire was frayed and cracked, the owner would not plug it in so I don't know if it works. The seller said his grandfather used it 5 years ago. I could turn the exterior drive belt which told me that the motor wasn't seized up..
Is this model and year of value or was I wise to walk away?
Bob
San Diego
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:14 am
by wlhayesmfs
To me most any ER is worth 40 dollars but I don't know what all is missing. Does it have the saw table,lather rest, end stock and extention or what. I just gave 50 for an er that had every basic part but the extention table and end stock but I have a lot of extras of thoses so did not need it for sure. But head stock was free and quill moved good so picked it up.
Just a thought.
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:30 pm
by SDSSmith
[quote="rdewinter"]Today, I had the opportunity to buy a 1952 SS model 10ER for $40. It wasn't in great shape]If this is the one in Lakeside on Craigslist, $40 would be a good deal. It is going to take some clean up, but it appears to have all the basic parts for the five functions except maybe the saw arbor and lathe centers. You can use the same items from a Mark V on the 10ER. I looked at it, but don't have any more room for machines.
Ss 10 Er
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 2:23 am
by rdewinter
Rob
Yes, it is the one in Lakeside. Did the cracked and old cord bother you? How do you know if it works? You said some of the 510 parts would work on the ER. Would the saw blade mount and work? The blade on the 510 is 10" blade, the ER throat plate looked much smaller. Does the ER use a smaller blade?
I was thinking of using it as a dedicated machine set up in the drill press configuration. What do you think? A $40 gamble isn't really that much.
Bob
San Diego
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:28 am
by JPG
rdewinter wrote:Rob
Yes, it is the one in Lakeside. Did the cracked and old cord bother you? How do you know if it works? You said some of the 510 parts would work on the ER. Would the saw blade mount and work? The blade on the 510 is 10" blade, the ER throat plate looked much smaller. Does the ER use a smaller blade?
I was thinking of using it as a dedicated machine set up in the drill press configuration. What do you think? A $40 gamble isn't really that much.
Bob
San Diego
The 10E/R was designed as an eight inch saw.
For use as a drill press only, you cannot go wrong. Even if the motor does NOT work, $40 is a steal for the headstock(the business end for a drill press) and way tubes etc.. The table insert can be replaced with your own insert made to more resemble a 'normal' drill press 'table'.
Which Cal sub section is it in??? No section for 'Lakeside'. <<<<<NEVER MIND, I Found it! Seems you talked him down to $40!
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 1:31 pm
by SDSSmith
As Red noted, you cannot use the 10in. blade on the ER, but you can use the arbors. I use a 5/8" arbor and then go to HD for the Dewalt 7-3/4" or 8" thin kerf blade.
I looked at the pics but did not look at the machine. It is very common for these older machines to have dried and cracked insulation on the wiring. It is fairly easy to replace and you can ground the system at the same time.rdewinter wrote:Rob
Yes, it is the one in Lakeside. Did the cracked and old cord bother you? How do you know if it works? You said some of the 510 parts would work on the ER. Would the saw blade mount and work? The blade on the 510 is 10" blade, the ER throat plate looked much smaller. Does the ER use a smaller blade?
I was thinking of using it as a dedicated machine set up in the drill press configuration. What do you think? A $40 gamble isn't really that much.
Bob
San Diego
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:27 pm
by heathicus
I'd say $40 is a great price for an ER in just about any shape. With a little time and effort, those things can be restored to as good as new. I think MickyD sent me the link to this one a couple days ago. If it is that one, it was a good deal - one I would have jumped on without a second thought had it been local.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 7:51 am
by ryanbp01
I would take a different view. Unless you're interested in tool restoration as a hobby, I would put the money toward a new Shopsmith. My reasoning is primarily there are too many tools that will not fit on the 10er. But that is my opinion and I am sure others will take exception to it.
BPR
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:41 am
by rdewinter
BPR
Point well taken. My thought was to invest $40 in a dedicated tool, a drill press, for example. I walked from this one because it was missing too many accessories.
Bob
San Diego
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:55 am
by mickyd
Previous two comments depend highly on how deep the pockets are and ultimately how far you plan on taking the woodworking hobby. For many, and ER is plenty of machine for thier needs and budget.