Hello
I was at my local small town lumber yard this morning. Will digging thru the stacks, I noticed a shaper sitting back in a corner. I asked the clerk about it, he indicated he's never seen it used....and it's been sitting there a long time, I've seen it there in the past, but never really thought about....
After I got my purchase rung up, I went back out and looked at it.....
Central Machinery model 1053, has what looks to be a 1/2" spindle, 3/4hp motor (9.5 / 5A - 110/220V), currently wired for 110v. Cast iron table, sheet metal stand. There is a round over bit/cutter installed on the spindle. Table has a miter guage slot, but the miter guage was not present. Fence is present. I do not know if the motor runs.
Found a date stamp on the label which read 1983. There is sawdust / shavings on the machine, so I am guessing it was used for some long ago project.
Did a Google Search - looks like Central Machinery is Harbor Freight house brand. Habor Freight has a model similar to it for sale for $399.
http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-...per-95668.html
I am toying w/ going back and offering them $50-100 for it (and testing the motor) and see if they bite......
Your thoughts/opinions please....
Thanks
Jim