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rpd wrote:They are neat machines. One option that doesn't take a lot of space is to cut the base short and make it a dedicated drill press. I did that with one of mine, and many others have done that too.

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Thanks!
Good plan!!
By they way, I plugged her in and she runs smooth

Dang..... You guys are right... In the pic, the mounting portion looked rounded, but I just enlarged my photo and now see that it's mounting is flat, just like the one in your photo.... I'm trying to justify taking this old girl home, but I really don't have the space either... Hmmmm.
Thanks guys!

Lol... Gotta laugh at myself. When my buddy offered me this SS, I rushed to look at it in hopes that it included the locking wheels for the legs, which was really all I needed since I already have a Mark 5. When I realized it was an ER10 mounted to a wood bench, I lost hope. Then tonight while revie...

A buddy of mine acquired an ER10 (s/n R54283) and no longer has room to store it. The previous owner said that it was functional, but this fact has not been verified. It comes with a disc sander, lathe parts and a scroll saw. It's location is Crescent City, CA. $ 50.00 takes it. Buyer would be requi...

Hey everyone! Newbee here with a question. Anyone have a lead on a # 502239 Pump Seal? It's a leather cup washer that works to blow saw dust away. I know the part won't be available from SS or Magna, but all I have found are assorted cup washer kits on line. The 50 plus year old one I have is still...

Ah. Just found my answer to signatures under UCP. Lol. Got it!

Hey everyone! Newbee here with a question. Anyone have a lead on a # 502239 Pump Seal? It's a leather cup washer that works to blow saw dust away. I know the part won't be available from SS or Magna, but all I have found are assorted cup washer kits on line. The 50 plus year old one I have is still ...