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So - judging from these responses and photos, my vintage Mark V (greenie) has been upgraded, and now houses a newer poly drive.

Would an upgrade to the 2 bearing quill work?

I hear a little rattling around (when unit is NOT under load --- quiets down when you are doing something - drilling in my ...

It's a poly. Guess it got upgraded at some point --- Thanks!

New shopsmith owner, here.

I am a new owner of a 50s era greenie.

Question - how can I tell whether or not my unit has the original Gilmer drive?

I know my unit originally had a Gilmer drive.

How would the gilmer unit look different from any other unit?


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New shopsmith owner, here.

I am a new owner of a 50s era greenie.

Question - how can I tell whether or not my unit has the original Gilmer drive?

I know my unit originally had a Gilmer drive.

How would the gilmer unit look different from any other unit?


(illustrations work better for me ...

hey folks -

New Shopsmith Mark V owner, here - from scenic Durango, Colorado.

I just picked up a vintage (331xxx) Mark V from yard sale for $200.

I needed a drill press - and was happy to find this tool for about the same price.

Looks like late 50s.

Generally pleased with the purchase - it ...