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Newbie from The Old North State
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:33 pm
by bradman
Hello,
I'm new here, but have been reading posts on the forum for a while now. I've also checked out some of the videos on Youtube.com.
I live in Wake Forest, NC, just North East of Raleigh. I bought a SS today and I'm very excited about using it. This machine is very old, it is gold colored with no wheels on it, but has Mark 5 on the side of it.
Thanks for all of the information on here. You guys really know your stuff when it comes to the SS.
Brad
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:03 pm
by algale
Welcome to the site. I did what you did. Lurked around and soaked up some wisdom before buying. The folks here will be very willing to help with the any questions.
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:30 pm
by beeg
Welcome to the forum Brad. Congrats on your buy and happy cleaning and alignments.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:02 am
by JPG
Let me add my welcome also.
Are you sure it says Mark V, not Mark 5?
What does the vent plate say? Model/Motor/Manufacturer?
It is important to know which 'older' model you have.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:48 pm
by bradman
JPG40504 wrote:Let me add my welcome also.
Are you sure it says Mark V, not Mark 5?
What does the vent plate say? Model/Motor/Manufacturer?
It is important to know which 'older' model you have.
You are right, Sir. It is a Mark 5 and the serial number is 37866. The last couple of numbers weren't clear.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:01 pm
by joedw00
Welcome to the forum Brad. Have you read
Newowner Informaton ?
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:02 pm
by bradman
Thanks very much I'll read it tonight. Wow, lots of information.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:43 pm
by JPG
bradman wrote:You are right, Sir. It is a Mark 5 and the serial number is 37866. The last couple of numbers weren't clear.
1963 or slightly later. My mid 1963 Goldie is 377425.
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:58 pm
by bradman
Well, I'm just now figuring out that I'm missing lots of pieces. Today I ordered the Manual for the 500, two power couplers, T handle 5/32" wrench, Woodworking for everyone book and a chuck key x 2. LOL. I know that one always gets lost, it is mandatory.
I've been oiling some of the parts that were locked with rust, amazing. This stuff comes right back to life.
If anyone can think of other newbie equipment, I'll be interested to hear about it.
Thanks to all
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:09 pm
by terrydowning
Welcome the forum bradman!!
This is a great group of people on here.