heathicus
05-03-2009, 01:55 AM
I bought another one of these machines a couple months ago. I've been on the lookout for another one ever since getting the first one (http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=2489). I've checked the classifieds, done local searches on Craig's List and eBay, but nothing. So I finally put a "wanted to buy" add in the Thrifty Nickel (free classifieds paper they stack up at grocery stores, gas stations, etc). I got three calls. One guy with a newer model (called a "Mark V") and he wanted $1,500 for it. Another Shopsmith fanatic who just wanted to talk to another Shopsmith owner (we've talked a few more times since, and I've been to his shop, and he's supposed to come to mine sometime soon - he may prove to be a good woodworking mentor for me). Then another guy with this 10ER. He said it was in good condition, with a bandsaw attachment and he wanted $100 for it. I said "I'll be right there."
Well, turns out it wasn't in good condition, and the bandsaw was really the early model jigsaw that was plagued with problems. I decided I'd try to talk him down to $75, but he had decided he wanted $150. But I agreed to give him $100 and no more just to rescue the machine.
And I think I've posted this story somewhere else here, so forgive me if I'm being redundant!
I've been working on it every chance I got (and described some rust removing and way tube cleaning in this thread (http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3343)) and put the finishing touches on the main unit today. I still have a few things to do - I need to get the saw splitter/guard holder. And I only started taking apart the jigsaw today. And that bench needs some serious work. I didn't polish the aluminum and chrome pieces as much as I could have because that would have been very time consuming and would have required buying more tools and supplies and my wife has already complained about spending too much money on this project. It wouldn't have stayed pretty and shiny very long anyway.
Here are some before and after pictures.
AS RECEIVED
Loaded up in the truck
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5603-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5603.jpg)
Unused and abused
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5611-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5611.jpg)
Sad state of affairs
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5624-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5624.jpg)
Well, turns out it wasn't in good condition, and the bandsaw was really the early model jigsaw that was plagued with problems. I decided I'd try to talk him down to $75, but he had decided he wanted $150. But I agreed to give him $100 and no more just to rescue the machine.
And I think I've posted this story somewhere else here, so forgive me if I'm being redundant!
I've been working on it every chance I got (and described some rust removing and way tube cleaning in this thread (http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3343)) and put the finishing touches on the main unit today. I still have a few things to do - I need to get the saw splitter/guard holder. And I only started taking apart the jigsaw today. And that bench needs some serious work. I didn't polish the aluminum and chrome pieces as much as I could have because that would have been very time consuming and would have required buying more tools and supplies and my wife has already complained about spending too much money on this project. It wouldn't have stayed pretty and shiny very long anyway.
Here are some before and after pictures.
AS RECEIVED
Loaded up in the truck
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5603-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5603.jpg)
Unused and abused
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5611-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5611.jpg)
Sad state of affairs
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5624-1.jpg
Link to Hi-Res (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Machine%20Restorations/Shopsmith%2010ER%2035630/IMG_5624.jpg)