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Welcome to this forum for shopsmith aficionados.

Last Edited July 2, 2022

RuleMain Woodworking Forum Never ever ever turn the speed control dial unless the the shafts are rotating either by manual or motor power.

Rule #2 Lubricate the sheaves often. Maintenance and Repair Machine oil - Turbine oil - 3 in one oil - Sewing machine oil . . .

Rule #3 Use Johnson's ORIGINAL paste wax to both prevent rust and to make things slide easier. JPW is no longer available. 🙁 :mad: 🙁 Alternatives are Trewax, MinWax finishing wax.

Rule #4 Always lock the carriage and headstock prior to raising to vertical!

RuleGeneral Woodworking Always check all locks before starting any operation. There are either 5 or 4 of them depending on the operation.

Rule #5a When tightening an arbor onto the quill shaft, rock the arbor to insure the set screw is centered over the tapered flat. That prevents subsequent loosening.(added 2016)

SuggestionMain Woodworking Forum Watch session # 11 followed by sessions 21 through 24 of the saw dust sessions linked to here

Suggestion #2 Watch the 'premiere' session on table alignment. Gauge not required, just more exacting!!!

Suggested printable downloadMain Woodworking Forum http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/productmanuals/MKVMaintenance_1_10.pdf

These downloads are of a 520 model, but other than the table, fence, fence rails and minor differences to the headstock, is the same as other Mark 5/V models.

Do not hesitate to ask questions. There are some good people here and are willing to share their knowledge and experience. There are no dumb/stupid/ridiculous/asinine questions. We have all at one time or more been there done that and can empathize with your confusion. Do not be bashful!

And for more from the mothership - http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/started_email_signup.htm (new 2015)

Check postGeneral Woodworking, this thread! Good Job Dalton!!! https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=85291#p85291

CheckBeginning Woodworking also! Ditto Dalton! https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=87637#p87637

Another great post - https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewtopic.php?p=185690#p185690 Fix for a very common problem and it tells how to avoid the problem. (added 2016)

More good reference reading* - https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewtopic.php?p=185690#p185690

Good thing to read regarding this thread. I thank Russ for posting it.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=297071#p297071

And*

Thanks to Everett! (Mar 2017)

And now a very useful link.

http://www.lhdigest.com/SS/PDFsearch.cfm

Manuals and other stuff.

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terrydowning

JPG40504 wroteWelcome to this forum for shopsmith aficionados.

Rule #5 Always check all locks before starting any operation. There are either 5 or 4 of them depending on the operation.

So guilty of violating this one this weekend. Fortunately I only wasted the cutoff and not the production piece (which got steadily wider in a nice taper effect).

michaeltoc

JPG40504 wrote Rule #5 Always check all locks before starting any operation. There are either 5 or 4 of them depending on the operation.

Suggestion: I like to go "around the clock" on the 5-point check: Carriage lock, Table height lock, Headstock lock, Quill lock, Table tilt lock. By always following this routine, I don't miss anything.

KDC

Thank you!

navybeansae

Great info for us newbies! Thanks

ddvann79

A few good links:

1. First, mickyd's catalog of repair discussions on this forum. This is my toolbar bookmark for accessing the forum. The Sawdust Sessions are the second bullet and walk you through cleaning and lubricating of the headstock as well as rebuilding it. Be sure to check out the useful documents uploaded to the blackboard. Also, Mike's restorationthreads listed there answer a lot of basic questions about the process.

2. Ebay is a great place for replacement parts on the classic machines and you can sometimes get them new from Shopsmith, Inc. for about the same price.

3. If your machine didn't come with a copy of "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" I highly recommend it, as it has much how-to information in it and a lot of great ideas for jigs and homemade accessories, also available on the Shopsmith website in hard copy and digital version. Other literature you may need is a manual, which is available from Shopsmith in hard copy or you can download digital copies from the 1950's here.

4. Here's Nick Engler's disassembly and cleaning instructions.

5. Shopsmith Most Common Problems and Remedies

6. Exploded diagrams with the parts lists are available on Shopsmith's Service and Repair Parts Index so you will know where to get parts and the applicable terminology for discussing them.

8. The All-In-One Wood Tools site has a list of repair and replacement instructions. Also helpful is JPG's illustrated assembly instructions (still a work in progress).

7. Instructions for posting photos. Post lots!

Lastly, the "search" function on this forum is a powerful tool for finding help when you need it. Just be sure to enter words with four letters or more.

All the best.

ddvann79

Headstock Service Manual Pages 1-12

Headstock Service Manual Page 13-21

donald1

Thank you ..

beeg

So ya bought one. Now HOW do ya get it home.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=85569&postcount=18

JPG

FYI the top post on this thread has been edited to include links to the online manual and parts list that Dusty provided in another thread. It was suggested by Iv2wdwvk that they be added to the thread.

iaokie

Hi ya'll new to shop smith and this site

Live in Oklahoma , 50 ish havent done any woodworking since school over 43 years now. Have been welding for the past 37 years... man I'm feeling older as I type ! Currently welding aircraft parts...Will have many questions but i'll search the forum first to find answers if I can .... so here goes

Thought I found a good deal on a Mark VII but now realize parts are hard to find I ordered a owners manual because I know nothing about this machine or how to use it correctly. Its been sitting in a shop for probably 20 years The motor runs and sounds good but belts are very hard and will not turn blade so I released drive belt to test run motor.Cam controller is worn and was removed by previous owner need one or some thing that will replace it Don't know if i can use it for now with out this controller Heavy rust on way bars ? so is this worth restoring and be able to use it or should I get out now before investing more time and money

Thanks for any help,comments,suggestion or sympathy

rele

beeg wroteSo ya bought one. Now HOW do ya get it home.

LOL! this seemed relevant...

We brought mine home yesterday, and at a 500 miles(each way) road trip. Mark V with band saw and a truck load of dark walnut wood. WOW! what a long drive, lol.

tgamel

ddvann79 wroteA few good links:

3. If your machine didn't come with a copy of "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" I highly recommend it, as it has much how-to information in it and a lot of great ideas for jigs and homemade accessories.

If you are new to the Shopsmith this is the book to have! I bought mine on-line from ECamous for $4.00, paid more in shipping than the book cost, but the information you get here is invaluable. Especially for use new guys. So if your new to the Shopsmith or even just looking at purchasing one, you need to get this book.

JPG

tgamel wroteIf you are new to the Shopsmith this is the book to have! I bought mine on-line from ECamous for $4.00, paid more in shipping than the book cost, but the information you get here is invaluable. Especially for use new guys. So if your new to the Shopsmith or even just looking at purchasing one, you need to get this book.

There are several different 'versions' that were created as the shopsmith evolved from the 10E to the '520' and I assume there will be a Mark 7 version eventually(author unknown). Any will do as a reference since most(not all) of the woodworking operations demonstrated are essentially identical(almost). The machine model differences are readily thought through.

tparnell

Hey thank you for all this good info. I am going to pick up my 500 tomorrow. He is asking $450. Being the kind that likes to haggle a little bit I am going to offer $400. Is that being cheap? I dunno but an extra $50 in my pocket can buy something for my new/old machine. My wife wants me to get rid of all the other machines the 500 will replace. Cramped garage. I thought that was reasonable on her part. Good wife, we've been married 50 years and I am retiring from the Sheriff's Dept. Dec 18. The 500 will be what keeps me busy. I will let you know how my venture tomorrow turns out!!

Tom:D

dgale

tparnell wroteHey thank you for all this good info. I am going to pick up my 500 tomorrow. He is asking $450. Being the kind that likes to haggle a little bit I am going to offer $400. Is that being cheap? I dunno but an extra $50 in my pocket can buy something for my new/old machine. My wife wants me to get rid of all the other machines the 500 will replace. Cramped garage. I thought that was reasonable on her part. Good wife, we've been married 50 years and I am retiring from the Sheriff's Dept. Dec 18. The 500 will be what keeps me busy. I will let you know how my venture tomorrow turns out!!

Tom:D

Nice welcome to the SS world and welcome also to retirement (and thanks for all the year's of service protecting and serving). Definitely nothing wrong with haggling - it's a buyer's market. In that scenario I'd have the $400 in one pocket and the remaining $50 in the other pocket...pull out the stack o' $20's and chances are the seller will gladly take it to free up the space the 500 he no longer wants is taking up. If not, the remainder is there if he counters or wants the full price. Once you get it, make sure to post photos so we can see what you got :)

Oh, and as for the wife, tell her if she doesn't worry about what you cram in the garage, you won't worry about what she crams in the clothing closet ;)

joedw00

tparnell wroteHey thank you for all this good info. I am going to pick up my 500 tomorrow. He is asking $450. Being the kind that likes to haggle a little bit I am going to offer $400. Is that being cheap? I dunno but an extra $50 in my pocket can buy something for my new/old machine. My wife wants me to get rid of all the other machines the 500 will replace. Cramped garage. I thought that was reasonable on her part. Good wife, we've been married 50 years and I am retiring from the Sheriff's Dept. Dec 18. The 500 will be what keeps me busy. I will let you know how my venture tomorrow turns out!!

Tom:D

Welcome to the forum, and the life of retirement. "Its Great" We would like to see pictures when you get it.

sc0tty0

Recently acquired well kept model 10er with manuals and books, etc. I think it has most of the attachments and looking forward to using. If anyone is interested about copies of manuals and some Delta woodworking books, let me know.

Scott

frank81

I wanted a SS for along time, and picked up a 10 ER for next to nothing a few years ago. It was still in use by a carpenter but not very well cared for, but the price was right and I restore cars and motorcycles so I wasn't initimidated by little R&R. Mechanical work is easy for me, I think woodworking is much more difficult to do correctly.

Between transferring jobs, moving across country, nearly getting married, and a steady stream of vehicle projects, the 10 ER has been gathering dust for almost 3 years. But I have a small garage and I need to build shelving to reclaim my workspace so this has finally made it to the top of the priority list.

Basically I'm looking at removing rust, repainting, cleaning out internals and repacking grease, and replacing anything missing/damaged. Motor and head ran smooth and tubes are straight so shouldn't be awful.

nothungry3

Don't despair. If you didn't pay too much, you could recoup your investment by selling it for parts. Please tell me if you have any accessories.