All -
I've been bitten by the shaper bug. Looking for one that's either all there and needs a new home, or one that needs minor repairs. Rather small is where I'm headed - around 7" - need to manhandle this through my house and down (wooden) stairs.
I've read and watched enough articles and videos on them to have a sense of what they are and aren't good for. I also know that frankly I don't need it, as I'm a home shop / cellar / hobby machinist - and my interest isn't in making money with one. But winter is here, and I was thinking I'd love to do a little refurbishing, and learn how to use something that's kind of interesting.
I suspect there are people out on the forum that might have had a similar idea a while ago and gotten one, or that used one in their shop for a while, but floorspace requirements might dictate moving on. Or maybe you know of one that someone owns but isn't partial to anymore.
Not looking for an already-restored "trailer queen". Near-operative, with only minor issues, or fully operative is OK. Older the better. Dirtier the better. Slightly worn down is even OK - I'm not doing things in the microns...
Just looking for something to goof around with - something to show people when they stop in - and also something that will mean I no longer have to file key ways... :-) Names I've researched that seem to suit the bill are ones from South Bend, Rhodes, Ammco, Delta Rockwell, and the A name amongst others. I suspect there are brands and models I haven't yet come across that might be interesting as well!
I live near Boston, and figure a drive of up to 4 hours might work for me.
So if you have one, or know of one - just PM me, or feel free to reply here - I'll get in touch, and we can at least talk.
I've been bitten by the shaper bug. Looking for one that's either all there and needs a new home, or one that needs minor repairs. Rather small is where I'm headed - around 7" - need to manhandle this through my house and down (wooden) stairs.
I've read and watched enough articles and videos on them to have a sense of what they are and aren't good for. I also know that frankly I don't need it, as I'm a home shop / cellar / hobby machinist - and my interest isn't in making money with one. But winter is here, and I was thinking I'd love to do a little refurbishing, and learn how to use something that's kind of interesting.
I suspect there are people out on the forum that might have had a similar idea a while ago and gotten one, or that used one in their shop for a while, but floorspace requirements might dictate moving on. Or maybe you know of one that someone owns but isn't partial to anymore.
Not looking for an already-restored "trailer queen". Near-operative, with only minor issues, or fully operative is OK. Older the better. Dirtier the better. Slightly worn down is even OK - I'm not doing things in the microns...
Just looking for something to goof around with - something to show people when they stop in - and also something that will mean I no longer have to file key ways... :-) Names I've researched that seem to suit the bill are ones from South Bend, Rhodes, Ammco, Delta Rockwell, and the A name amongst others. I suspect there are brands and models I haven't yet come across that might be interesting as well!
I live near Boston, and figure a drive of up to 4 hours might work for me.
So if you have one, or know of one - just PM me, or feel free to reply here - I'll get in touch, and we can at least talk.