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Power Tools, Inc.
Beloit, WI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Combo Machine
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Keith Ujvary

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	SuperShop
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s
Serial Number:	2245
Last Updated	2/4/2022 6:21:46 PM

Comments:

Purchase around 1983 from the widow of the original owner. Used it as a lathe and drill press until I got a separate drill press in the 1990s. Since then only used it as a lathe. Replaced the bearings, pulleys, tool rest and power switch but still using what I assume is the original Hoover motor. Over the years I discarded the non-lathe accessories. It is mounted on a solid wood table with 3 buckets of gravel below as ballast so it is pretty much free from vibration. The spur is quite worn and I am looking for a machinist who can, for a reasonable fee, make and adapter for the 5/8" 16 tpi spindle so I can use standard 1" 8 tpi accessories. Machine shops want $160 - $250 to make a custom one since 5/8" 16 tpi is not a standard thread. Overall very happy with this machine despite it being over half a century old.

I did finally find great old-school machinist who made me an adapter so I can use standard 1" x 8tpi accessories. Cost me $250 and he also straightened the shaft to within a few thousandths. Very happy with all of that.

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Comments: SuperShop from Power Tools Inc in Beloit
Source: Keith Ujvary

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Comments: Name Plate on Original Hoover Motor on my SuperShop
Source: Keith Ujvary

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