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by Mark3538
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark V Model 500, Serial #321013 makes Bad metal-scraping noise.
Replies: 11
Views: 3157

Re: Mark V Model 500, Serial #321013 makes Bad metal-scraping noise.

Thanks, JPG, for that clue.
I had looked thru that hole before, couldn't see any allen key, but looking closer found it.

DLB, I got that Parts Diagram from
https://www.shopsmith.com/service/headstock/headstock_diagram.htm
Where can I find a similar drawing for THIS machine?

Yes, some parts do ...
by Mark3538
Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark V Model 500, Serial #321013 makes Bad metal-scraping noise.
Replies: 11
Views: 3157

Mark V Model 500, Serial #321013 makes Bad metal-scraping noise.

Hello, people. I'm new to Shopsmith, and so far,
I Love the plentiful information that's available on the website.
OK, I acquired this machine just a few days ago, from a guy who said it "needed work".
It makes an ugly screeching noise, sorta' like metal-on-metal or even fingernails on a chalkboard ...