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#1 posted 10-17-2014 01:59 AM |
I used to be a dealer also, in northern IL. Sold about 10 of them before he went “down”. Had the privilege of visiting personally with Tony Fox. I still use one and have it decked out with all kinds of accessories. Have a spare stand, ways, and tail casting with spring. I was offered a complete one in good working order, but he wanted more than I could afford at the time. -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#2 posted 01-10-2015 12:59 AM |
I am interested in one of the units (with electronics). Located about an hour west of Toronto. Are they still available? You can reach me at [email protected] |
#3 posted 03-12-2017 08:21 AM |
Hi jbruce and jimlc, It is ofcourse too late but do you still have Fox Super Shop Motor Head? Will be possible to send one or two to Germany? Thank you in advance! |
#4 posted 03-12-2017 11:43 PM |
Canada to Germany could be really pricey! DanK -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#5 posted 03-13-2017 10:19 AM |
Hello Dan, I really like Tony Fox Head Stock Unit Design, and try build my own Wood Machine on its base. Best Regards. |
#6 posted 03-13-2017 11:20 AM |
Good deal! It is a very good design, I agree. Love the machines. DanK -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#7 posted 03-13-2017 02:31 PM |
Hello Dan, Do you have contacts emails from jbruce or jimlc, maybe they have interest to sell some Fox Head Stock Units? Best Regards. |
#8 posted 03-13-2017 10:21 PM |
I have communicated with them only through Lumberjocks, so you have what I have. Just FYI, there’s an entire machine looks to be in good shape for sale on Ebay. It says local pick up only, so you would have to have a contact in the area to pick it up and prepare it for shipping. Good luck. -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#9 posted 03-14-2017 08:45 AM |
Hello Dan, Thank you for Link. The machine seems pretty dead: no under cover for motor, no other parts for wood plate holding ect… Can I ask you as experience Fox Shop user, how stable is the Super Fox Machine for Wood Turning operations, Super Fox has one in one “pipe” structure and only one bearing – for Drill Press is ok but how it for Wood Turning? For small and long parts i have no doubt… Tank you. George. |
#10 posted 03-14-2017 11:46 PM |
I didn’t notice the missing cover. The original Fox Supershop is a very strong machine I’d say comparable to most midrange 17” (its official rating) lathes. The maximum diameter over the carriage is 12”. It was (and is) used extensively for metal work, lathe and milling, so yes it’s very strong. I have a milling table, a 6” three jaw and an 8” 4 jaw metal working chucks. I watched a mechanic machine one head of a big block V8 using a Supershop. Tony Fox used them to expand his own manufacturing capabilities. The two pipes upon which the headstock rides have a 3/8” wall thickness, so there is no flexing and the spindle has four large ball bearings two in the quill and two in the splined driving quill. The idler shaft has two ball bearings. The quill has the longest extension of any homeowner type drill press at a full 6”. The base machine weighs in at something like 600 lbs if I remember correctly. I know it is all I could do in my younger days to lift one end with all the stuff removed and the head at the other end. The head by itself (with motor) is more than one wants to comfortably lift, so that is why there is an enormously powerful coil spring to counterbalance that weight. The casters retract, but I’ve never had one “walk” away from me even on the casters. In my demos, I would balance a USD quarter on edge with the machine at idle and run the RPM from 0 to 3600 and the quarter might spin a little, but never fell over or walked away. Any information to the contrary is from a knockoff where shortcuts may have been taken. 2 HP (zener diode controlled DC motor) is a little weak for professional turners doing large stock stuff. But by using the lowest of 3 ranges (max 900 RPM) there is sufficient power to get the job done. As the stock becomes balanced, the mid range (1000-3600) can be used effectively. It’s a solid mid-range lathe, but if you’re a professional, spend the money for a professional lathe. This multipurpose machine is designed for the serious hobbyist with limited shop space. Don’t expect to haul steel with a VW! -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#11 posted 03-15-2017 06:33 AM |
Thank you Dan for proffesional help. Will try to get one Fox or Industrial Super Shop foe me … more hope that posible… very hard to finde… Best Regards. George. |
#12 posted 03-23-2017 09:22 PM |
Power Heads offered above are no longer available. Bruce |
#13 posted 03-27-2017 02:07 AM |
Thanks for the offer, Jbruce, and for letting us know they are no longer available. I think you can edit the title to include “sold” or something. DanK -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#14 posted 04-08-2017 04:28 PM |
I bought a used fox supershop but I do not have the lathe chucks, collets etc and have been unable to locate on-line. I read where someone said the Delta parts are interchangeable and so on as well as other machines too. Do you have any specifics for those that are interchangeable which can be used such as size, model etc? My machine is a model ss 20; serial:1222 |
#15 posted 04-08-2017 06:39 PM |
I have not followed the various models that developed after the demise of Tony Fox’s operation where I was a dealer. All the moving parts like bearings, belts, tooling are off the shelf hardware. Even the motors and electronics are available. -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
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