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Thanks for all the help so far guys. I know I'll be back here with more progress and questions. Two days into ownership and I'm blown away by the amount of support Shopsmith provides for their tools...all the way back to beginning. Not to mention the amount of knowledge you guys have on these ...

Thanks for the info JPG40504. I'm still getting accustomed to the way this forum works but I'll try to look for the posts you mentioned.

Algale, I should say that I've heard only good things about Shopsmith among the circle of vintage machinery restorers and wood workers I run with :) . I know ...

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The speed adjustment dial was also in the box. Turning it didn't seem to move the worm gear at first. I got it to move, but it's very stiff. The teeth are looking pretty worn also.

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Another shot of the retainer.

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Now in the box of parts that came with the Mark 5 I found the ...

Hi all, new member/SS owner here. Just got a Mark 5 "Greenie" this morning. I picked up an older model M5 from a retired gentleman via Craigslist for $75. He mentioned in his ad that it was set up as "single speed". I've been picking up and restoring vintage craftsman gear for the last year. I've ...