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They come around less frequently, but still are around. A bit more limited in features and quality of build. Here's a link to a discussion here about the Mark 2. Locally two showed up on Craigslist today, one for $50 and one for $100. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=6220 I bought o...

He didn't fix the garage door and re-rented the house?
If it was for the same or more $ than your kid was paying, I would think that that would be a small claims action right there.

SDSSmith wrote:The old gilmer style drive (Greenie) did not use the plastic drive ring.

Both of my Greenies (1956, 1959) have them

The disc sander doesn't use one because the table isn't supposed to drop over the top, just butt up the edge.
(unless something has recently been changed that I haven't seen yet)

videobear wrote:You could have disputed that with the help of your credit card company.

Absolutely.

Last night a bandsaw that was a few hours from me went for $21.00.
It was a nice looking grey unit. I didn't need a 3rd, so I let it be.

marcp1956 wrote:dusty, here's the picture of my Triumph you asked for.



Shalom, Marc

Hey Marc, that looks like either a Parabellum fairing or A "RIFLE"
Which is it?

The only way UPS does Saturday delivery is if you pay extra. And Saturday delivery is TWICE the price of Overnight.
So if it arrived at their depot Friday afternoon, and it's being delivered today, that is on-schedule.

Here's a good one for you. I ordered a bandsaw blade from AMAZON for my ShopSmith on September 2cnd. I am guaranteed 2 day shipping because I pay for it annually. It leaves the SAME day from Arizona, and is shipped to .....Kentucky. Which is nice , but I live in.................Calfornia. I could ha...

For the center anything with a #2 morse taper is correct. #1 is waaaay too small.
Your best bargains for the chuck and the centers are on Ebay. Just be careful.
Remember #2 Morse taper not #1 and you'll be fine.