Power Pro upgrade
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Power Pro upgrade
I would like a few thoughts. I just ordered an upgrade through Lowes and would like what others might think. I have two head stocks, the one I purchased with my original Mark V in 1963 and the one currently on the machine purchased in about 06. I have already prepared the original for the installation but am having second thoughts. My original plan was to use the original and sell the newer one on eBay together with a speed reducer that has been used one time.
Hopefully the sell will reduce the cost of the upgrade somewhat?
What would you do?
Don G
Hopefully the sell will reduce the cost of the upgrade somewhat?
What would you do?
Don G
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1963 would make it a Goldie.
Assuming decent condition of the casting, quill and lock, IIWM I would definitely upgrade it. I also assume it will still match the rest of the Mark 5 colorwise.
But then I be partial to those colors!:D
Why second thoughts??? I do not consider the "C" headstock(06???)***** to be much different(switch location mainly) and do not think it is particularly better.
Selling a "C" headstock might be easier just because it is 'the latest'.****
**** After seeing pix posted below, it Ain't a "C" headstock.
Assuming decent condition of the casting, quill and lock, IIWM I would definitely upgrade it. I also assume it will still match the rest of the Mark 5 colorwise.
But then I be partial to those colors!:D
Why second thoughts??? I do not consider the "C" headstock(06???)***** to be much different(switch location mainly) and do not think it is particularly better.
Selling a "C" headstock might be easier just because it is 'the latest'.****
**** After seeing pix posted below, it Ain't a "C" headstock.
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You cannot! Do not sweat it. We will ignore that one! You can edit it and state it is a duplicate and announce whatever penance you decide to take up.dgreen810 wrote:Can't seem to find the option to delete a thread! Help
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One can delete a post, but not a thread.idcook wrote:Under your post > To the right > 'Edit'
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Unless you really need the cash or the space I'd go for keeping all that you have.
Some here have cut a machine into a shorty or mini but I like to have them full size. I have one of mine as a drill press and use the rest of the machine for SPT's storage. Below is a storage set up which helps hold all the goodies. That machine is stationary but still has a set of casters in case it needs to move someday. I'm really happy with how that has worked out.
If you have a SHMBO to worry about then put an ad and try to sell it for $2500. OH darn it didn't sell, I guess I have to keep it or try to sell it later....
Ed
Some here have cut a machine into a shorty or mini but I like to have them full size. I have one of mine as a drill press and use the rest of the machine for SPT's storage. Below is a storage set up which helps hold all the goodies. That machine is stationary but still has a set of casters in case it needs to move someday. I'm really happy with how that has worked out.
If you have a SHMBO to worry about then put an ad and try to sell it for $2500. OH darn it didn't sell, I guess I have to keep it or try to sell it later....
Ed