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| skline |
 Jan 1 2005, 01:34 PM
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Born to Drive  Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California  |
I usually dont stop for garage sales unless I see something from the street that catches my eye like Porsche wheels and tools and such. So I head out to go to the auto parts store and right around the corner from me is this garage sale. I notice some large Craftsman power tools amongst the for sale stuff and think, hmmm. So I stop and walk up and the guy is pretty cool. He has this huge lathe looking machine sitting there and I ask about it. I already knew what it was as I have a few friends with them. Its a Shopsmith. He tells me it works great but he is moving to Idaho and cant take it with him. Says he has seen me working on the 914's over here for the past few years and never had a chance to stop in. Anyway, he tells me that he has to leave tonight or tomorrow to head up to the new house and really needs it to go away. He tells me I can have the whole thing for get this, $75.00 and he will even deliver it for me to my house. I tell him, uh sure, why not. It is way cool and does so much. It's got a band saw, a lathe, a belt sander, a table saw and all kinds of stuff. I can hardly wait to get it all hooked up and running. Here is the book that it came with.
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| Mrs. K |
Jan 1 2005, 01:37 PM
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Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
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| spare time toys |
Jan 1 2005, 01:39 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My Dad had one of those when I was little. I remember he spent hours making stuff for the house. You may like wood work more than 914 work (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) ... be carefull (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 01:40 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
It's also a drill press. It is amazing what this thing can do. Do I seem a little excited? Hey, I have to do something with my hands if I am not going to smoke anymore. This will help a lot.
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 01:41 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I am sure I will find lots I can use it for on the 914 also. Dash inserts, door panels, it cuts steel too and aluminum. Its all in the blades you use. |
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| gregrobbins |
Jan 1 2005, 01:57 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Want to trade for a rear bumper top? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Another use for your hands instead of smoking would be driving your car. Sounds like your getting pretty close there too? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Cool Garage Sale find, Happy New Year! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
Jan 1 2005, 02:06 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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good score. Andrew |
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| markb |
Jan 1 2005, 02:41 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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That would be all I need. Something else to get enthusiastic about. I'd never get anything done. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Mueller |
Jan 1 2005, 03:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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damn...I think those go for about a grand brand new.....
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| soloracer |
Jan 1 2005, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
I am sooooooo jealous. I'm looking at purchasing all the tools (table saw, drill press, etc.) separately that you just got for $75.00 Damn....... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
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| Engman |
Jan 1 2005, 03:46 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475  |
One hell of a deal! My brother had one years ago. Very nice tool!
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 1 2005, 04:00 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Yep, you stole it! Congrats. The Shopsmith mark V is a quality made tool. Perfect for someone who wants to do small stuff in a limited amount of space. Takes up very little space when not in use. It also can be used as a lathe and a 10" disc sanding station.
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 04:24 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I just went to thier Web site and these things are bucks!! More like 2 and 3k for a new one. More if you start adding accessories. I just got it delivered to my house. It has a broken collet on the motor so it wont drive the accessories just yet but I fired it up and the motor turns way fast and its nice and quiet. I am going to order the part for it and get it on its way here so maybe next weekend I can play with it a little. I still cant believe the guy said $75.00.
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| soloracer |
Jan 1 2005, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
He probably saw you had a 914 and knew you were a cheap bastard that wouldn't spend any more than that. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif)
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| soloracer |
Jan 1 2005, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
To prove that I'm a cheap 914 owner I just bought a used 1982 4 post hoist this afternoon for $1300 canadian (Approx $1100 US). It's from a local high school and has a locking subframe. It's also three phase power but that shouldn't be a problem since I was going to put it in my shop anyway. It works great, all the cables look to be in good shape. Is there anything else I should be concerned about?
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| Gint |
Jan 1 2005, 06:45 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That's a steal Scott.
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 07:57 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, I got the thing home to my garage and started trying to figure out how it all works. Its actually pretty simple in design and extremely well built. To give you an idea, I did some history checking on these things. They started making them in 1954 and the basic design has not changed much at all. So much so, I just ordered the parts to make this thing do everything from the manufacturer and in doing so, had to look up the serial number. Going by the number, this unit was built in late 1955. My neighbor came over and said there must be some mistake, the thing is is outstanding condition for something that is older than I am. I will attach a picture of the actual unit. The parts are scattered all over the garage floor right now as I figure out what everything is and what it does. I think it is way cool. The fact that it is so old makes it even more interesting. The owner thought it was made in 1985. If that gives you any indication of how it looks. Try 30 years older. I am still stylin here.
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| Dave-O |
Jan 1 2005, 08:16 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
My dad has had that exact same model for about 20 years. Great buy!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 08:17 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is one on Ebay right now at 1300.00 bucks. The only difference I see is the one I got was repainted at one time to grey. I may repaint it back to green just to bring it back to original. Good restoration project. 1955 fully restored ShopSmith. Hehehe
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| skline |
Jan 1 2005, 08:19 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I dont think it looks too bad considering its 50 years old now. Works great too. Now I just need to get me some wood so I can make something.
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