hello
last week inherited a mark v, good shape needed cleaning and dusting off
serial number I60668, boxes of misc. parts and tools
make my living at metal fab. for 20+ years so alot is not lost on me
just the wood aspect.....
newby
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Welcome to the world of Shopsmith! Lots of folks here with tons of knowledge on the in a and out of your machine, so don't hesitate to ask any questions and make sure to post some pictures so folks can see your machine and what's in all those boxes...always a treasure hunt to unload a cache of SS stuff.
A couple of "first things" I would suggest:
Dig through those boxes and see if you have a copy of "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" - this book is essential reading for the operation basics on all the various modes of your SS. I imagine a copy is there somewhere in your stuff but if not, pick up a used copy off Amazon or E-Bay.
Inspect the condition of your bench and way tubes - these are the big tubes that are the backbone of your machine. You should remove any rust as needed (lots of info on this site on doing this if necessary) and then apply a coat of Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax and buff them clean and smooth. This will not only protect them but make your headstock and carriage slide like butter on the way tubes. This is routine maintenance that should be repeated 1-2x a year or so, depending on your climate and shop conditions etc.
Inspect your headstock - is it running okay? Turn it on and then turn the speed control up/down and see if it seems to operate smoothly (never turn the speed control knob without the machine running). Does the quill move in/out smoothly? Lots of folks on this site with way more knowledge than me about assessing and maintaining your headstock but this is a good place to start to assess the condition of your machine. You'll want to remove the inspection and pulley covers and clean out any saw dust that's collected in there over the years, as well as lube it at the necessary points. THis is alaso necessary routine maintenance.
Add your location to your profile - lots of members here and there may be a few near you who are willing to come help out if needed
Enjoy the new toy!
A couple of "first things" I would suggest:
Dig through those boxes and see if you have a copy of "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" - this book is essential reading for the operation basics on all the various modes of your SS. I imagine a copy is there somewhere in your stuff but if not, pick up a used copy off Amazon or E-Bay.
Inspect the condition of your bench and way tubes - these are the big tubes that are the backbone of your machine. You should remove any rust as needed (lots of info on this site on doing this if necessary) and then apply a coat of Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax and buff them clean and smooth. This will not only protect them but make your headstock and carriage slide like butter on the way tubes. This is routine maintenance that should be repeated 1-2x a year or so, depending on your climate and shop conditions etc.
Inspect your headstock - is it running okay? Turn it on and then turn the speed control up/down and see if it seems to operate smoothly (never turn the speed control knob without the machine running). Does the quill move in/out smoothly? Lots of folks on this site with way more knowledge than me about assessing and maintaining your headstock but this is a good place to start to assess the condition of your machine. You'll want to remove the inspection and pulley covers and clean out any saw dust that's collected in there over the years, as well as lube it at the necessary points. THis is alaso necessary routine maintenance.
Add your location to your profile - lots of members here and there may be a few near you who are willing to come help out if needed
Enjoy the new toy!
'78 Mark V 500 #27995 (my Dad bought new)
'82 Mark V 500 #96309
Two '47 10E's (serial#4314+6149) - one a dedicated drill press and the other a lathe
Two 10E/ER in parts slowly being restored…#26822 and #????? (SS plate missing)
SPT's: Bandsaw, Belt Sander, Strip Sander, Jointer, Jigsaw, Biscuit Joiner
'82 Mark V 500 #96309
Two '47 10E's (serial#4314+6149) - one a dedicated drill press and the other a lathe
Two 10E/ER in parts slowly being restored…#26822 and #????? (SS plate missing)
SPT's: Bandsaw, Belt Sander, Strip Sander, Jointer, Jigsaw, Biscuit Joiner
Welcome to the forum. There is one thing we like here and that is pictures. Here is some good reading you might take a look at. Newowner Informaton Like already mentioned add your location to your profile.
Joe
520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500
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Being a GRANDPA is priceless
520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500
Being a VETERAN is an honor
Being a GRANDPA is priceless
Welcome!dan007s wrote:hello
last week inherited a mark v, good shape needed cleaning and dusting off
serial number I60668, boxes of misc. parts and tools
make my living at metal fab. for 20+ years so alot is not lost on me
just the wood aspect.....
From the serial number you have 1983 model, that is often one of the question new members ask so I'll save you the time of asking... or did you already know that?
We are all so quite good at identifying parts, boxes often contain some not so easy to identify parts and a few non-shopsmith items as well. If it is shopsmith we will know, the other "stuff" is a turkey shoot.
Looking forward to more posts from you.
Ed
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fredsheldon
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One thing is for sure, you will get information here 
Be it about Shopsmiths or political opinions. 
Be it about Shopsmiths or political opinions. Fred Sheldon
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
Something fishy about this post...reads too weird...me thinks it reeks of Spamberleen0 wrote:Today I'm newbie here and i would like to say that today i join this community for getting some desirable information from here i hope i will get that information from here......?
'78 Mark V 500 #27995 (my Dad bought new)
'82 Mark V 500 #96309
Two '47 10E's (serial#4314+6149) - one a dedicated drill press and the other a lathe
Two 10E/ER in parts slowly being restored…#26822 and #????? (SS plate missing)
SPT's: Bandsaw, Belt Sander, Strip Sander, Jointer, Jigsaw, Biscuit Joiner
'82 Mark V 500 #96309
Two '47 10E's (serial#4314+6149) - one a dedicated drill press and the other a lathe
Two 10E/ER in parts slowly being restored…#26822 and #????? (SS plate missing)
SPT's: Bandsaw, Belt Sander, Strip Sander, Jointer, Jigsaw, Biscuit Joiner
dgale wrote:Something fishy about this post...reads too weird...me thinks it reeks of Spam
WHY does it reek of spam?
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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JPG
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It is suspicious because of the clumsy wording and repetition etc.beeg wrote:WHY does it reek of spam?
Could be an english language challenged person but dem in de past have popped up and disappeared!
Could be a very young person also.
Would be a shame to discourage either of them by accusing them of spamming.
Only future posts(or lack thereof) will reveal the 'truth'.
I PM Admin with a message that they bear watching as a 'possible' spammer.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange