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Thanks to all who offerred advice and suggestions. I bought some missing parts from a very kind eBayer and he ended up giving me a used motor. Only had to pay for shipping. Installed the motor and did the recommended maintenance on the headstock and it runs great now.

Thanks Bob and Bill for the replies. You confirmed my fears that another purchase will be required. I contacted a local electric motor shop and their minimal charge for a rebuild was $300. Mine does have the access hole in the headstock (first year done per the Shopsmith website). I took the motor ...

Hello to all, its my first post. :) I picked up a 1956 Mark V from a neighbor that looked to be in pretty good condition. It has the joiner, bandsaw, scroll saw, belt sander, flexible drivehead for handheld tools, and air compressor with paint spray gun attachments. My sons and I cleaned and lubed ...