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by l0rens
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Parts to make speed control turn easy
Replies: 2
Views: 7204

Parts to make speed control turn easy

I had a major failure when one of the flanges on the Speed Control Bracket that holds the Quadrant Assembly, broke. In the process I gouged up the metal strip on the Quadrant Assembly. I'm thinking I'll just purchae the whole speed control assembly #504198.

I had sent my powerhead off to the guy ...
by l0rens
Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Upper and Lower Saw Blade Guards for 500
Replies: 4
Views: 5653

tips on identifying the upgraded saw guard

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to continue to watch Ebay for a used guard set. Any tips as to how I can spot one of the upgraded saw guards?
by l0rens
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Upper and Lower Saw Blade Guards for 500
Replies: 4
Views: 5653

Upper and Lower Saw Blade Guards for 500

I need an upper and lower saw guard for my machine. Its an early 60s unit with everything original. I found Guards for sale on Ebay but the seller isn't sure what model they are for and because I've never seen them I don't know either.

Could someone look at this listing and let me know if this is ...
by l0rens
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: My first Shopsmith - Inherited
Replies: 18
Views: 24072

Serial Number: 348920

I guess that makes it a 1957 model.

The plate says it's a Mark 5. Are you still thinking it's a model 500? As I look at EBay I see a lot of reference to model ER and E. Is that something different from a Mark 5. I'm hoping to find a used 510 table upgrade (I put in a bid on one an hour or so ago ...
by l0rens
Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: My first Shopsmith - Inherited
Replies: 18
Views: 24072

Serial Number: 348920

I guess that makes it a 1957 model.

The plate says it's a Mark 5. Are you still thinking it's a model 500? As I look at EBay I see a lot of reference to model ER and E. Is that something different from a Mark 5. I'm hoping to find a used 510 table upgrade (I put in a bid on one an hour or so ago ...
by l0rens
Thu May 29, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: My first Shopsmith - Inherited
Replies: 18
Views: 24072

My first Shopsmith - Inherited

My aunt new how much I enjoy woodworking and when my uncle died she gave me his shopsmith. I'd never had the opportunity to work with him so I don't really know what I've got. Here are some photos of what she brought me.

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