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I love the sound of that... I respectfully own a 1962 Goldie.
Diane

Have a great Birthday Dusty
Diane

It is of a gold and rust two-tone coloring. I could post a picture of it if it makes it easier.
Yes I had the belt off because that was the problem and the reason the shaft wasn't turning. It seemed to be caught in there. After I took it off I started the motor and it turned nice while sending ...

I have been looking around for a lathe so this will be my primary use for the Shopsmith. When people would ask me what tool I owned the answer always was: I own everything but a lathe. That's how I got this unit. I have been reading on all the great things it does but mostly I wanted a lathe.
Diane

Hubby originally thought it was a 1978 because he saw on one of the pamphlet that year in the corner. But after coming here and checking the serial number and color of the unit and motor information I found out it was 1962. Never trust a man!!!
I also have a parts list that comes from Magna with the ...

Had some time off this morning and took off the cover where the motor is located. Will take the unit out in the front next week and blow with the compressor to get some of the dust out. Took off the larger of the two belts and the motor turned. That made me very happy. The belt was hard to come off ...

Thank you both for this information. I will take the time to read it all carefully before undoing screws. Did find out though that the machine that I thought was from 1978 is actually from 1962, with a 1-1/8hp motor.
Serial 379059
And, yes there are many hours of cleaning in my future !!!
Diane

Hi all
I got an older Shopsmith from someone (bought in 1978) and not having a manual I have to figure things out on my own. I am trying to take it apart to clean and oil it. When I plug it in the motor hums but the shaft does not turn.
Is there a lock for the shaft? Do I have to put something in ...