Hi all,
I am a new owner of an older Mark V 500. I am not sure of the year, it has a rough gray finish, S/N 100990 (I think). It has 220v plug and before I have circuits added, was wondering if, for mobility, it could be rewired to 110.
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Sam in Northfield, MN
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Mark V 500 - S/N 100990, Mark V 510 - S/N missing, SS Band Saw, SS 6" Belt Sander, SS 4" Jointer, SS Scroll Saw, SS DC3300
A day without beer......could have been better
Mark V 500 - S/N 100990, Mark V 510 - S/N missing, SS Band Saw, SS 6" Belt Sander, SS 4" Jointer, SS Scroll Saw, SS DC3300
Hi Sam;
Welcome to the best forum for Shopsmiths on the web.
It appears that your machine was born in Sept of 1981. As for the 220/110 setup I would NOT suggest that you merely install a 110 plug cause your machine may very well have been assembled as a 220 volt machine. During that period of time SS did sell machines either 220 or 110. This was done primarily to satisfy foreign markets as well as people who just wanted a 220 version. Try to get a look at the legend plate on the motor to determine which voltage the motor was manufactured for. Some motors can be switched but not all and I would strongly suggest that you contact Bill Mayo on this forum for more detailed guidance.
Bill V
Welcome to the best forum for Shopsmiths on the web.
It appears that your machine was born in Sept of 1981. As for the 220/110 setup I would NOT suggest that you merely install a 110 plug cause your machine may very well have been assembled as a 220 volt machine. During that period of time SS did sell machines either 220 or 110. This was done primarily to satisfy foreign markets as well as people who just wanted a 220 version. Try to get a look at the legend plate on the motor to determine which voltage the motor was manufactured for. Some motors can be switched but not all and I would strongly suggest that you contact Bill Mayo on this forum for more detailed guidance.
Bill V
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Gotta see the motor plate. A clue would be the number of wires exiting the motor. 2 = probably not, 4 = probably. The motor plate nails it.
The vent plate should have an indication of voltage rating etc. as well.
All this assumes an OEM motor(SS origin).
The vent plate should have an indication of voltage rating etc. as well.
All this assumes an OEM motor(SS origin).
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Thanks for the comments. I thought that was about the year.
I am not going to just put on a new plug, but I have a retired electrician friend who will look at it and advise. But his slant is that I should keep it 220 (or whatever number is right now) for best service. I still like the idea of being able to move it around, if I can just change a circuit breaker or 2 to 20 amp. for the garage and a basement circuit. Like I said, an expert will keep me out of trouble on the wiring. The question is, if it can be changed, would the saw be degraded noticeably?
Sorry to be slow to acknowledging responses, I have been out of town a couple of days. Thanks for the replies.
I am not going to just put on a new plug, but I have a retired electrician friend who will look at it and advise. But his slant is that I should keep it 220 (or whatever number is right now) for best service. I still like the idea of being able to move it around, if I can just change a circuit breaker or 2 to 20 amp. for the garage and a basement circuit. Like I said, an expert will keep me out of trouble on the wiring. The question is, if it can be changed, would the saw be degraded noticeably?
Sorry to be slow to acknowledging responses, I have been out of town a couple of days. Thanks for the replies.
Sam in Northfield, MN
A day without beer......could have been better
Mark V 500 - S/N 100990, Mark V 510 - S/N missing, SS Band Saw, SS 6" Belt Sander, SS 4" Jointer, SS Scroll Saw, SS DC3300
A day without beer......could have been better
Mark V 500 - S/N 100990, Mark V 510 - S/N missing, SS Band Saw, SS 6" Belt Sander, SS 4" Jointer, SS Scroll Saw, SS DC3300