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by paulrussell
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 510 Questions
Replies: 18
Views: 10441

510 Questions

Though I've not even had a chance to use my Shopsmith 500 table saw yet (need some safety gear first,) based on posts in these forums I've begun to wonder about the 510 and 520. I don't see myself shelling out $950 to $1250 for a shiny new upgrade kit*. I could buy a second whole used SS in a 510 or...
by paulrussell
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

as jpg pointed out, for lathe work you will need a drive center or chuck. Woodcraft is currently running a good sale on the Teknatool Nova G3 chuck. you will need a 5/8" smooth adapter to use it on a SS. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080766/29195/Nova-G3-Chuck-and-Jaw-Promotional-Package.a...
by paulrussell
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

Welcome to the insanity and by the way I have the 2 handles you need. Feed lock handle and Quill lock handle. ... So if you want the handles I would be willing to donate them to your newbie cause for the cost of shipping. I will even polish them up on the buffing wheel before I ship em' to ya! You ...
by paulrussell
Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

JPG40504 wrote:For lathe work, you will need 505715(drive center).

The quill feed lock: Make sure you have two 501311[36] and one 501627[37]. They may be missing since the 'handle'[35] is missing.
Good call! I'm missing one 501311[36].
by paulrussell
Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

Ok, let me make sure my shopping list is complete: 5041729 Feed Stop Handle ($9.21) 505875 Upper and Lower Saw Guards ($184) 55143 Sanding Disk Assembly ($55.60) 504276 Tail Stock Assembly ($83.09) 505716 Cup Center ($18.47) 514398 Tool Rest Assembly ($80.40) 522215 Caster wheels (3.99 each) 505586 ...
by paulrussell
Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

Pics of what I have : http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZxKJwNkdra5ZOhE5hdxb-A?feat=directlink http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HZzC2J8kB6YrvX_VN8nBdw?feat=directlink http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xC_rS9ZEl_sPDfnDc0U6sw?feat=directlink http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hDviif-xCjPEp...
by paulrussell
Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bought a V, did I mess up?
Replies: 24
Views: 14527

Bought a V, did I mess up?

Hello, I'm the head-scratching new owner of what I believe is a 1986 or so vintage Mark V model 500. It is rough grey and has serial number 217200. I've been shopping for a used Shopsmith for a while. Locally they seem to be going for about $500. An ad on Craigslist this week claimed a "Shopsmi...