I used this web site to look up the serial number -
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm
Upon further inspecting it looks like the headstock was green at one time just very faded/worn off. I figure I can buy a 5/8 arbor and just buy saw blades from local store to save some money ...
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- Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:21 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: New User with Mark V
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- Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:00 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: New User with Mark V
- Replies: 8
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Thanks for the answers JPG and Dusty. The link to the ShopSmith Academy will defiantly help. The unit was made by Magna Power Tool corp in 1956 according to the serial number(323231). Close to my age(32) like I thought. I believe it is a Mark 5 Model 500. The powerhead is gray and the rest of the ...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: New User with Mark V
- Replies: 8
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New User with Mark V
I was fortunate to receive a Shopsmith Mark V when an old family friend passed away. This unit is probably twice my age both seems to run great. I am learning each configuration as I go but I have two questions. First, this may be obvious but can I use any 10" or 9" saw blade? I am planning on ...