WTB 6" Pratt Whitney vertical shaper

ar15is223 · Oct 11, 2010

Hello I am looking for a 6" Pratt Whitney vertical shaper in decent working condition located on the east coast, as far south as Georgia or as far north New Hampshire or as far east as Ohio, for a reasonable price, thanks.

sandiapaul · Oct 12, 2010

How about a 12" one?

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johnoder · Oct 12, 2010

The referenced 12" is either the one in the northeast or a similar one predating the Model B - which came out in 1927!

John Oder

usmachine · Oct 12, 2010

12 incher is pretty darn big

Man, you'd have to be sure you wanted a 12 incher they sure are big. The 6 incher I picked up down in Ohio in August is a pretty serious chunk for its size.

It is definitely heavier than its catalog weight and worth every $$ I gave for it.

Anyone have the ages for these machines as mine is S/N 772?

I'll keep my eyes open for another good one and put up a flag if I see one.

Good luck, Doug

johnoder · Oct 12, 2010

Anyone have the ages for these machines as mine is S/N 772?

6" M-1506 Model B - 703 last serial for '40, 826 last serial for '42.

Scans below of 6" and 12".

John Oder

usmachine · Oct 13, 2010

Thanks John

Thank you for the info John.

Regards, Doug

Bob Farr · Oct 13, 2010

AR15 & USMachine,

The Benson Ford Research Library (at The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI) has an extensive collection of industrial machine tool sales literature and operating manuals. Their collection can be searched online:

Benson Ford Research Center

I visited a while back and I'm pretty sure they have some sales literature for the P&W slotters. I may have a scanned copy if you want it, but USM has no excuse for not visiting the library in person: he's a local

Good luck with your search. A P&W 6-inch is a dream machine for me, but space will probably prohibit it.

Bob :cheers:

usmachine · Oct 13, 2010

USM's daughter has worked there :-)

My daughter worked in the institutional development (fund raising) office for 5 years at the Henry Ford before moving on to Wayne State University as a department director there.

We have had many behind the scene visits and it is a cool place to go. :smoking:

I also have a very good friend that has an extensive collection of literature that goes back to the early 30's that I have unlimited access to when I need to research a machine I might be interested in. It is a blessing and a curse I suppose :willy_nilly:

willk · Oct 13, 2010

out of your location search range but there is a 6" p&w at an estate auction this sat. in Mn.

Maring Auction Company - Conduction Auctions since 1980

Bob Farr · Oct 13, 2010

usmachine said:
*** It is a blessing and a curse I suppose

Indeed it is, you are a lucky man!

Bob :cheers:

kkraj · Nov 24, 2018

Have one for sale

ar15is223 said:
Hello I am looking for a 6" Pratt Whitney vertical shaper in decent working condition located on the east coast, as far south as Georgia or as far north New Hampshire or as far east as Ohio, for a reasonable price, thanks.

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Mr.Green · May 1, 2021

johnoder said:
6" M-1506 Model B - 703 last serial for '40, 826 last serial for '42.

Scans below of 6" and 12".

John Oder

I just went to pick up a 6" I bought, well the picking up part didn't go so well.

Only weight I found listed was 5140 without motor, which has to be older than these you posted. Mine looks just like these and I have clue on the weight now, as the 6k pound outdoor lift would curl it back, but not pick it up. Wasted 90 bucks in fuel and 7 hours of my life today.

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Mebfab · May 1, 2021

I am certain that's a ton light on weight. Wouldn't mind having one myself.

DDoug · May 1, 2021

Mr.Green said:
I just went to pick up a 6" I bought, well the picking up part didn't go so well.

Only weight I found listed was 5140 without motor, which has to be older than these you posted. Mine looks just like these and I have clue on the weight now, as the 6k pound outdoor lift would curl it back, but not pick it up. Wasted 90 bucks in fuel and 7 hours of my life today.

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Did you try blocking under the ram ?

You can lift it, just not move it, back your trailer under it.

johnoder · May 1, 2021

April 1944 brochure says 4600 on the 6". Possibly you have the 8240 LB 12" on your hands?

Mr.Green · May 1, 2021

johnoder said:
April 1944 brochure says 4600 on the 6". Possibly you have the 8240 LB 12" on your hands?

Its a 6", right on the tag model B. Don't get me wrong, at first I thought I was wrong too, but its a 6"

Possible the old massy Ferguson was just tired and worn out.

I have a buddy who can meet me there with a 6k pound lift on his roll back.

Not sure how I am going to get the Cincinnati Gilbert hbm out.

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Mr.Green · May 1, 2021

johnoder said:
April 1944 brochure says 4600 on the 6". Possibly you have the 8240 LB 12" on your hands?

There it is. I'm sad. Had to pay someone to do what I could have done with this, 3 times since I procured it in February.

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johnoder · May 1, 2021

That is a 6" for certain

Is that under it 6" steel plate? That would be in the one ton range

Mr.Green · May 1, 2021

digger doug said:
Did you try blocking under the ram ?

You can lift it, just not move it, back your trailer under it.

Well, kinda hard to back my deck over gooseneck under it when it was only 3" off the ground.

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Mr.Green · May 1, 2021

johnoder said:
That is a 6" for certain

Is that under it 6" steel plate?

6" channel frame around the outside, so 4 pieces, maybe 150 pounds?

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