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Thanks for reminding me that you had already replied with the information, and I did download the version that corresponds to the self-study guide. Now that I have gone through the operational checks and alignments, I can actually start with the study guide and become familiar with the Mark V. Thank...

After arrival of the currently sold self-study guide from Shopsmith, I found online this hardcover edition of the DeCristoforo book. From the photos in the book, it appears that it does not match with the exact model of my Mark V but still seems it will be a good reference to use with the self-study...

Being a bit OCD and having recently acquired Mark V Model 510 with mid 1980s owner's manuals, felt I should do the self-study guide currently available and then found that it referenced the Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone. Purchased a hard copy of that book in very good condition but now find th...

Glad I searched and came upon this posting, recently acquired a standalone SS planer and wife is wanting me to build a potting bench from some rough milled red cedar she got at a yard sale. I've made sure the planer is tuned up and working properly but needed to make sure I was aware of the proper t...

Thanks for the input, guys, the trial run stock I was thinking of using is some rough red cedar 2" x 8" x 6 ft live edge, planed on one face only. There is a bit of cupping and twist on some of them, so I think I will use some clean red oak I have to learn how to properly use the planer.

My standalone planer is now ready for use, since the dust collection chute arrived today. The owner's manual covers very well the proper use and operation, but I do have a question since I've never owned a planer before. It is best to feed the wood with the same face being planed until you reach the...

So, the first project on my new to me Shopsmith tools is an entryway for Miss Lucky's outdoor "catio". I have got to find me a German shepherd puppy

The head of the bolts that mount the motor to the housing are inside of the housing and all four are there. Soon after I posted this the better half came into the shop and asked if I had started on another cedar chest for her, she said she smelled the cedar shavings soon as she opened the door. Told...

In trying to find replacement brush holder parts, I found that patience is not one of my better virtues, so I went through my junk drawers to see about a work around for the missing/damaged brush holder caps. Pictures show the parts used and the result. Working as it should now and the planer chip c...

The person I bought Mark V 510, called yesterday and said he found his dad's planer and did I want it. Picked it up this morning and is going to need some TLC. The outfeed shield is missing and one of the brushes and brush caps to the feed rollers motor is missing. Seems that Shopsmith has no parts ...