Poll - Do you have the PowerPro upgrade?
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- fredsheldon
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Poll - Do you have the PowerPro upgrade?
It would be interesting to see how many forum members have made the big move to a Power Pro.
Poll options:
1. Yes, I have the Power Pro
2. No, but I plan on purchasing one this year.
3. No, I have no plans on purchasing one.
Poll options:
1. Yes, I have the Power Pro
2. No, but I plan on purchasing one this year.
3. No, I have no plans on purchasing one.
Fred Sheldon
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
Well I lied a little I said I have one but in fact I just ordered it today along with the double tilt, riving knife, paper for the conical sander and a 1/2 router chuck so I can run a horizontal panel raising bit in my new undermount powerpro router. I tend to send SS a bunch of money every 7-10 years and just dream (and save for cash purchases) in the time between.
- dusty
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fredsheldon wrote:It would be interesting to see how many forum members have made the big move to a Power Pro.
Poll options:
1. Yes, I have the Power Pro
2. No, but I plan on purchasing one this year.
3. No, I have no plans on purchasing one.
It would have been just as interesting to see which forum members have or intend to get the PowerPro Upgrade. The poll results, however, do not show that tidbit of info.
If the positive respondents do not comment, we will not know.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Dusty
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I have the upgrade (the diy version) but have yet to install it.
Mike......... Rowlett, Texas, near Dallas
86 MK V 500/520. 59 MK 5 Greenie Shorty. SS Jointer, SS Planer,
SS Bandsaw, SS Lathe duplicator, SS Belt Sander,SS Molder & Shaper,
SS Tenon master jig, SS Mortising kit, SS 2 1/4' Drum Sanders, Ringmaster, DC3300....
86 MK V 500/520. 59 MK 5 Greenie Shorty. SS Jointer, SS Planer,
SS Bandsaw, SS Lathe duplicator, SS Belt Sander,SS Molder & Shaper,
SS Tenon master jig, SS Mortising kit, SS 2 1/4' Drum Sanders, Ringmaster, DC3300....
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fredsheldon wrote:It would be interesting to see how many forum members have made the big move to a Power Pro.
Poll options:
1. Yes, I have the Power Pro
2. No, but I plan on purchasing one this year.
3. No, I have no plans on purchasing one.
Yes, I have the Power Pro (upgrade) and all the rest of the upgrades to make it a full Mark 7.
Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
- terrydowning
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It has to come down in price where SWMBO approves it (and I can justify it to myself). I just can't justify the price right now. I'm also concerned with the longevity.
I've had electronic is way less harsh environments only last a couple of years. It will be interesting to see how well the DVR motor (In either a Nova Lathe or a SS Power Pro) performs 5, 10 years out. Or how many glitches there may be.
I'm currently content with my rebuilt '55.
I've had electronic is way less harsh environments only last a couple of years. It will be interesting to see how well the DVR motor (In either a Nova Lathe or a SS Power Pro) performs 5, 10 years out. Or how many glitches there may be.
I'm currently content with my rebuilt '55.
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Terry
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Terry
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