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Where abouts in the country are you located? Might be able to find local folks who can help you. Also Ace hardware is your go to for screws and nuts. I'm in N. Nevada, Lake Tahoe, that would be great! I can already see some screws missing that hold the cover on the headstock, any idea what size typ...

This cord needs to be replaced anyhow as it is rotted and not safe. I will do as you suggested below, thank you! The machine looks to be in great shape, congratulations. It looks to me like it still has the two-wire (ungrounded) power cord. IIWM I would switch to a three wire cord and ground the cha...

This sounds a little more intimidating but I'm sure I will get the idea by looking at the documents. Thank you! ShoptimusPrime, good catch on the way tube tie. I didn't look that close at the pictures originally. andyn, Now with a closer look I did notice the Idler Shaft which is the one surrounded ...

Oh, wow thank you! Found an original green one on eBay for $10.... I was trying to decide that the handle and screw were for, now it makes sense! Heads up, you're missing the way tie bar part number 50426401. It locks the way tubes to the base. I'd advise that you install a new one or find it in a b...

Thanks for all this info Russ! I hadn't had time to look at all the sticky's, appologies for asking questions that were likely in there. I appreciate all your help! andyn, First off welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. JPG is close on when it was made. Serial Number 261168 was likely made in March 1954 t...

Hi Everyone, I am new here, and have been woodworking for a few years now so new to that too. My mother's uncle passed a couple years back and I was fortunate to inherit his woodworking tools. I am look at restoring or at least putting his MarkV back into good working order. It already is better tha...