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It is the same Shopsmith History that I questioned at the beginning of this topic. And since we are on the history page again does anyone know when Magna American Corporation actually closed. The history page has it as 1964 but I have seen items dated later than that making me believe it was closer...

My father-in-Law has a green SS, but the serial number is very low: 85004. It was bought a LONG time ago...most likely in the 50's or 60's. See the pic. He says it is a Mark IV (4), but doesn't have any documentation. Any clue what this thing is? That’s a Mark 2 - a low-cost 5–in-1 machine produced...

the work surfaces on the saw table and extension tables have black spots. I've tried every cleaner I can think of but they dont come out. Any suggestions? You might want to post some pictures of what you’re seeing to allow for better suggestions from the group. If it’s cosmetic, you may be able to ...

I worked on a ‘54 Greenie restoration a few years back, and I really wanted to do a good job on the table, as I was going for a “showroom new” restoration (or at least a reasonable facsimile!) Being 65+ years old at the time, the table was pretty grimy and oxidized, but not deeply corroded, stained,...

chapmanruss wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:29 pm I recently purchased this less common Shopsmith tool to add to my collection. It is a 1998 Crafter's Station with the 510 Tables.

You can do a lot of ’smithing even without way tubes!

Matanuska wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 5:29 pm

jpdalton wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:08 pm Inflation Hits Shopsmith!

Unfortunately, a spike in inflation in 1951 ...

Must have been the conflict in Korea.

Good point!

Souvenirs From the Yuba Factory - circa 1961 This is a weird one, but figured this is as good a place as any to share it! I’m working on a Goldie restoration project, and was cleaning up the painted casting section of the table fence to prep it for a fresh coat of paint. Turned it over and saw a co...

Very clean looking 510 in MD - $100!

On FB Marketplace - seller says it won’t start, but the cosmetic condition looks excellent, so should be an easy fix…

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SPT Selling “How To” Booklets These booklets were produced at the emergence of Magna Power Tool Corporation - December 1955 - and include one booklet for each of the SPTs available at that time (bandsaw and belt sander would soon follow). . IMG_3974.jpeg IMG_3975.jpeg IMG_3976.jpeg There’s some int...

Model 10ER with Speed Changer for $100 (CT)

Appears to come with multiple sanding discs, bench ends, and casters. On FB Marketplace.

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