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Shopsmith Model 10's What When and Where

chapmanruss

Everett,

As we know there were many changes to the Model 10's during their production. Other than the 2 Way Tubes being used instead of a single post the Headstock does look and function like a Drill Press and as you point out the prototype used just that. Using off-the-shelf parts where possible would make startup on a new tool easier. Changing from off-the-shelf to their own designed parts would explain some of those changes. The change in the Quill Collar was done as additional accessories were made for the Shopsmith Model 10E. The Mortising Attachment can fit on the Quill if the original Collar is moved back to expose the end of the Quill to clamp the Mortise onto. This does reduce the Quill's travel for drilling and repositions the arbors in relationship to the table slot unless moved back to it's original position after the Mortise is removed. The redesigned Quill Collar has it own clamping space and eliminated these issues. If the original Quill Collar was an off-the-shelf part the redesigned Collar was an improvement for the Model 10E. The Depth Gauge itself is another item that looks like something from a Drill Press. It was likely from that same off-the-shelf supplier as the Collar.

chapmanruss

When I started this thread, I called it Shopsmith Model 10’s What When and Where which I believe I have covered pretty well but a good reporter covers the what, when, where, why and how. The why for the Shopsmith I believe is well known. Hans Goldschmidt saw a need for a tool for the home user. Something compact and multifunctional. Now I want to cover the how. In this case how many Model 10E and 10ER were actually made. In one article I have read Skip Campbell had estimated around 125,000 Model 10 were made from 1947 until their production ended in 1953. Skip knows a lot about the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER including the history. His research started long before mine did. The information I have gathered leads me to believe there were many more units made than he estimates. Using the serial numbers I have seen more than 45232 Model 10E’s were made and more than 111971 Model 10ER’s were made. That’s more than 157203 Model 10’s made provided there are not gaps in the serial numbers used. Below are the numbers I used from what I have seen for each group of serial numbers.

10E Western Plant S/N 1033 to R30389 with 29356 units made

10E Eastern Plant S/N E1921 to ER17788 with 15876 units made

45232 total 10E’s made

10ER Western Plant S/N R31007 to R68189 with 37182 units made

10ER Eastern Plant S/N ER18361 to E59927 with 41566 units made

10ER both Plants S/N 69236 to 102459 with 33223 units made

111971 total 10ER’s made

According to the Shopsmith Sales History from Book titled "How to Write a Winning Business Report" By Joseph Mancuso, 117197 10ER’s were sold in the fiscal years from 1949 – 1950 to 1953 – 1954. That’s over 5000 more Model 10ER’s made than I can document. Of course, there are serial numbers outside the number ranges I listed above. Some of those numbers could make up for the difference between my number and the Shopsmith Sales History number for the 10ER. So how many Model 10’s were made? We may never know the actual number and I have no real estimates for those made outside the US. Remember they were made by a company in Australia too.

I am glad to see there are still so many around and working. What I do like best about the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER is their continued popularity after being out of production for almost 67 years now. I know others of you share my appreciation for these tools that were truly made to last.

chapmanruss

I neglected to add this to the post above so, for those that haven't seen it attached below is the PDF of the Shopsmith Sales History.

Shopsmith Sales from Shopsmith Inc 1972 Business Plan.pdf

chapmanruss

I found something new today that relates to my last posts of how many. New Forum Member ramseyj1979 is restoring Shopsmith Model 10ER serial number 102499 which is the highest serial number I have now seen. Last week I saw pictures of Shopsmith Model 10E serial number 1012 which is the lowest serial number I have now seen. Although it does not change the number of Model 10's made that I can document that much, it is of interest, at least to me.

chapmanruss

Rare Shopsmith Parts for Sale

Quite often I see Shopsmith tools, accessories or parts listed for sale at online auctions listed as “rare.” In most cases it is about as accurate in the description as calling something “vintage.” I often wonder how the seller defines rare. To me it is something that few were made or are still available. With somewhere around 150,000 Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER tools made I would not call them rare. There are a couple of exceptions like the factory chrome plated special Model 10's like Everett now owns 1 of or a Demo unit with the extra label. Regularly I see tools or accessories listed as rare. The ad title reads something like “Rare Shopsmith Model 10E.” Well in my previous post I stated that I found there were more than 45,000 Model 10E’s made. The only regular production Model 10E’s I would possibly consider as rare would be any of the original 250 (S/N 1001 to 1250) shipped out to West Coast Montgomery Ward Stores in November 1947. It is hard to tell just how many of those are still around. I know of at least one that has been parted out.

The Speed Changer is often listed as rare and although we have really no way to know at this time how many were produced it is a popular item that does go for a high price at around $150 which is over 10 times its original price at $13.95. Most things loose value as used but these certainly have not. It must be that vintage thing again.

The Magna 4” Jointer Model 4E that came out about a year before the Model 10ER was discontinued had around 10,000 produced and is frequently listed as rare. Okay, by now maybe they can be considered rare. Certainly, less of them are available than the Speed Changer.

There are items for the Shopsmith Model 10’s that do deserve to be called rare. One is the Lower Saw Blade Guard which I have only seen one of them. Another is the Lower Belt Guard of which I only know of 2. A third is the Shopsmith Cover like the current tools covers but made of canvas for the Model 10’s. I purchased that rare item NIB a few years ago and haven’t seen one since. It fits nicely over and protecting my Model 10ER. There is other less commonly found items for the Model 10’s. The Key Switch and the two step 2”-3” Headstock Pulley come to mind. Consumable items like Polishing/Buffing Wheels, Wire Wheels, Distic or Liquid Sanding Disk Adhesive and Magna Lube are hard to find in a useable condition. Even after the Model 10ER was replaced by the Mark 5, Magna made the Power Mount Adapter Kits for using the SPT’s on the Model 10’s. Either of the two kits can be hard to find especially as a complete kit. Most often seen is the “A” Adapter and/or the “B” Adapter for sale but even harder to find is the Special Drive Hub Headstock Pulley.

When seeing “rare” in a description in most cases it is simply the seller trying to get more interest in what they are selling. The buyer feels it is “rare” so it must be something to get otherwise I may not get another chance later. In most cases that is simply not true. Rare or Vintage is used with other Shopsmith tools of varying age. Some may indeed be rare while others are certainly not.

jsburger

I agree with what you have said Russ. Speed changers are not that rare. I have 5 10ER's here and 4 of them came with speed changers. I bought one on eBay for the 5th one. The key switch is very rare. I snagged the only one I had ever seen at the time on eBay. There is (was) one on eBay now. That makes two. I have two lower pulley covers. One I got from Skip Campbell that is new old stock and has never been installed. The other one was from eBay. I have only seen maybe one or two others so I would consider them rare. 4E jointers come up from time to time. I have two here with the headrest and the hinge plate. The hinge plate I would consider rare. The tabs are prone to breaking. The 5" pulley and shaft adapter kit for the jointer is rare. I have one complete set and that is the only one I have seen. The MK5 SPT adapters are a bit rare. I got the complete set on one eBay buy but you almost never see the complete kit. There is also the flex shaft and the goose neck utility light. I have two of each but I would consider them rare. You very seldom see them on eBay.

Then there is the elusive lower saw guard. I have seen pictures and missed the only one I have ever seen for sale. It is the rarest of rare model 10 items. I would pay a premium price for one. It is interesting that Magna made that guard for the 10ER but the MK5 when it came out didn't have one even as an option.

Having said all that, it took me years to get what I have of the rare/semi-rare parts.

chapmanruss

Yes there are the rare, very rare and not so rare when it comes to the Model 10 parts and accessories. I know I didn't mention them all so thank you adding the lamp and flex shaft. I have two of each also. The key switch currently for sale looks a little sketchy for actual use and it is in line with a regular toggle switch. It make me wonder how it was mounted. I have the elusive Lower Blade Guard that I out bid you on and you have the Lower Belt Guard that you outbid me on. The Lower Belt Guard is the only accessory I do not have. One interesting thing about the Lower Blade Guard is in a catalog listing the Lower Blade Guard for the Mark 2 it is P/N 12 370 and I believe that it was the same part number as the Model 10 Lower Blade Guard. I have been looking this morning but cannot find the Model 10 Lower Blade Guard listing to check the Magna part number. I can only find the catalog section from Montgomery Ward shown below and it has their part numbers. Like the Mark 5 the Mark 2 didn't not come with Blade Guards but were available as an option. I have wondered if the Model 10 Lower Blade Guard and the Mark 2 Lower Blade Guard are actually the same one. Still I have only seen the one I have.

Montgomery Wards 52-53 Power Tool Catalog Shopsmith 10ER Lower Saw Guard.jpg

jsburger

Russ said:

"The key switch currently for sale looks a little sketchy for actual use and it is in line with a regular toggle switch. It make me wonder how it was mounted."

That is what I thought also. The Magna key switch replaces the toggle switch.

chapmanruss

I have talked about the 4” Jointer originally made by Magna Engineering Corporation for the Shopsmith tools many times including back in July in this thread. First a little history so you don’t have to go back and read the earlier post. The Model 4E made for the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER came out sometime before the end of their production. My best guess on that is around a year or so before. It was designed to mount on a special Headrest and added a 5” pulley to the motor shaft. With the introduction of the Mark 5 the Model 4E 4” Jointer was replaced with the Model 620 4” Jointer. The 620 was the same as the Model 4E except the Base/Out Feed Table casting was changed to include mounting posts for the Mark 5. The Model 620 still included the mounting holes to use the Model 10E/10ER Headrest Mounting.

There have been a number of changes made over the years to the 4” Jointer. This is what brings me to what I wanted to cover today. I have said on many occasions, including in July, that all the changes and upgrades can be added to any previous Jointer except the Dust Chute cannot fit on the original Model 4E. That statement is not totally true. Although the Dust Chute does not fit the Model 4E Jointer, there is one change made to the 4” Jointer that cannot be simply added to any previous Jointer. I know this is getting away from the Shopsmith Model 10’s but today I am talking about the Jointers which started with the original Model 4E Jointer for the Model 10’s and correcting an omission I have made several times. In 1984 Shopsmith Inc. changed the Jointer which was than the Model 505681 to being called the Model 505681-B. It is a change I tend to forget since my newest Jointer is from 1979. With that change they added the Infeed Stop which is a flip down stop by the name plate to stop the infeed adjustment at a set point. Part of this stop is a cast on block next to the name plate on the Base/Outfeed Table. Why is this important here talking about the Model 10E and 10ER plus their accessories? Well as I said above, “that all the changes and upgrades can be added to any previous Jointer except the Dust Chute cannot fit on the original Model 4E.” This change cannot be simply added to any previous model since it has part of it cast onto the Base/Outfeed Table. What does that mean for owners of previous Jointer Models like myself, only that you do not have that preset stop on your Jointer. All other functions work the same and what I have previously said about the other changes and upgrades are still correct. I have upgraded my 1979 Jointer with the Feather Guard Retro-fit Kit and the Dust Chute Retro-fit Kit. My Model 4E jointer has remained original as much as possible. I did have to replace the Jointer Quadrant Assembly when I restored it several years ago and for that I purchased a new one from SS. So, my 1953 Jointer has 2015 parts in it. I have also owned 2 other 4” Jointers, a very early Greenie 620 and a Goldie 620-C that I restored and sold. The Model 620 Greenie had a number of missing parts that had to be replaced including some specific parts bought new from SS. The Goldie needed new bearings and correct mounting tubes. In both of those cases they now have OEM parts as new as 2017.

Beeto

Thanks for the great information on the model 10s.

Not sure this is the proper place for my message, so if not, please excuse my inexperience, but-

I have a Model 10E that I will be getting rid of as I am not a wood worker and need the space in my shop. I could probably sell it pretty easily on Craigs list or one of the other buy-sell-trade boards, but am just curious if there is a collector out there that would be particularly interested in and appreciate this model/age of machine. I realize location is a limiting factor (I'm in the Wichita, KS area) so that may limit the interest, but would appreciate hearing if anyone is interested. If so, you can send me a private message and I can share more details.

chapmanruss

Beeto,

I'm glad you enjoyed the information on the Shopsmith Model 10's. Thank you for asking questions here. As you can see from this forum there is still interest in all the Shopsmith tools. As you now know I restore Shopsmith tools as a hobby and resell most of them. I do have a bit of a collection of tools and accessories I have kept. Most of the Shopsmith's I have bought to restore I have found locally on craigslist and all the restored Shopsmiths I have sold have been done through craigslist. The Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER are still sought after by user not so much as a collectors item. There are few that may be considered a collectors item. To me the Model 10E's I have with serial numbers 1033 and 1077 are more collectable since they were in the original order of 250 ever made. 1077 is already restored and 1033 is in the process of restoration. If needed I would use them for a project but they would be last in line for use and I currently have a Mark 7, Mark V 520 and a Model 10ER I can use before needing the 10E.

As for selling your Model 10E there will be things an informed buyer will be looking at. These apply to any used Shopsmith being sold. Is it running, what is its condition and how complete is your Shopsmith. Buyers, unless they are like me and are looking for a restoration project want to get a tool they can start using. It is also better to not have to go "shopping" for parts needed to use it. Even for restorations I do look at how complete it is so I do not have to go looking for replacement parts. When I sell a restored Shopsmith it comes with all the parts and accessories it came with when new from the factory. Another consideration for potential buyers is are there any extra accessories with it. Popular accessories for a Model 10 include a Speed Changer and/or a bench with the Shopsmith Retractable Casters. Depending on how the buyer wants to use the Shopsmith other optional accessories can help the sale. Luckily for you, You are an informed seller and will be able to answer questions about your Model 10E.

One final thing about selling a Shopsmith is, this is not the place for doing that. This forum is provided to us free of charge for the exchange of information and not for advertising tools and accessories for sale. The company does give us quite a bit of leeway on what is discussed here as they realize it is of value to them that information can be exchanged and questions can be answered here. They do allow us to refer others to buying parts on the used market. In the case of the Model 10E and 10ER, Shopsmith (RLF Brands) no longer sells parts for them with only two exceptions, the Quill Bumper Ring and the Quill Return Spring which is still the same part used on a new Mark V 520 and Mark 7 made today. I always highly recommend checking here first on the Shopsmith website when looking to purchase any current part or accessory. Just this morning I found current items for sale on ebay that will cost you more than buying new from the factory.

chapmanruss

I am happy so many of you enjoyed this thread about the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER plus their related tools. I hope many of you will enjoy the continuing story in my new thread titled "Shopsmith Mark 5 What When and Where."

chapmanruss

One of the hardest things now when dealing with different part versions is which order they came out. There are time lines we know but others we don’t. The Extension Table and Tailstock assemblies have some variables in the time line that are hard to determine when they were made. I know some of the following information has been covered in this thread before but I am trying to fill in the blanks.

As for the Tailstock I know the order of each version that came out. I have owned Model 10’s with the first three versions and have seen version four on 10ER’s with known serial numbers. The first two were for the Wood Extension Table with the first having a threaded stud and square pin followed by the second with two threaded studs. The square pin in the first one appears to be pressed in and I have not been able to remove one without the fear of damaging it. I don’t want to risk damaging one making it unusable. The threaded studs can be removed. Although the casting of the first two Tailstocks are essentially the same as P/N 104-1, the original one comes as an assembly with the square pin P/N 104-2 installed or at least that is how I have gotten them. Because I have not had the square pin out of one, I do not know if it is threaded or not for the lower hole. The other two versions were for the Metal Extension Table. The only difference between the two is the later does not have the vertical rib on the side opposite the bracket guide. That fourth version came out about a year before the Model 10ER was discontinued.

The Table Bracket has had four versions that I have found. The first is for the Wood Extension Table and was used on both the first 2 Tailstocks. The second and third versions were the 7-1/2” long brackets one with elongated holes to mount the table to and the other with round holes. The last version, number 4, is the 9-1/2” long bracket with elongated holes for mounting the table to. It is the order of the second and third versions I am unsure about and I’ll explain why later. In the picture below are the four Brackets.

The table itself started out as a wood table with mounting holes done two ways which was discussed in an earlier post. There are two Metal Extension Table versions. The common aluminum table and the rare cast iron table. It is the order of the release of these two metal tables that puzzles me. It would be easy to say the cast iron was a prototype and the reason there are so few of them. I only know of three still in existence. I have one, John has one and there has been one for sale off and on for some time on ebay. This is where it gets confusing as all three have the Bracket with the elongated table mounting holes if I am remembering John’s correctly. The one I have has the 9-1/2” long bracket and it came from 10ER S/N E53583. It appears from the information I have gathered that the Eastern Plant was changing to the longer Extension Table Bracket around that time. I don’t know the actual length of the other two but the one for sale looks like it has the 7-1/2” bracket. I’m sure John will add in which bracket his has. The Table Bracket with round holes is not a commonly found one. It would make sense that it was version two and the 7-1/2” bracket with the elongated holes was version three followed by the 9-1/2” bracket again with elongated holes. But if that is the case and the cast iron table was a prototype than it should have the 7-1/2” bracket with the round holes instead of the elongated holes. Of course, the problem of parts getting mixed around between different versions of the Shopsmith Model 10’s over the years does add to this confusion. It is entirely possible that the cast iron table I have did not originally come on the longer bracket. I don’t know how relevant this is now but mine was last from Ohio, the one for sale is in California and John is in Utah and can add where his came from. Of course, part do migrate as sellers’ part out Shopsmiths to fill the need for replacement parts.

Final thoughts I wonder about regarding the extension tables is why the cast iron one is narrower at 3” wide. Also, why was a cast iron extension table even made since the main table was aluminum. Unfortunately, the answers are probably lost forever unless found in some Magna documents that Everett may uncover.

104-6R to C 2336 Extension Table Brackets.jpg

jsburger

Mine has the short bracket with the elongated holes. I got mine on eBay years ago and I don't remember where the seller was located. At the time it was the only one I had ever seen. The only ones I know of are the ones you mentioned plus one more. The owner is/was a member and he contacted me with some questions. He had one. I saw the picture but I don't remember who it was. So that makes four.

chapmanruss

John,

Thanks for the update on yours and that a fourth one is out there.

chapmanruss

I guess there is still more information on the Model 10E and 10ER to talk about. In another thread the discussion of the Table Riser came up and which of the two versions came first. That thread was the one titled

New to Me Model 10E Serial Number 1077

and the Table Riser discussion can be found at the link below. It starts with John's post on May 3rd.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21347&hilit=table+riser&start=10

Below is one of the Table Raising Assemblies. It was part number 123-1X. There were variations made to this assembly during their time in production.

The picture below shows the more common Crank and Arm Table Raising Assembly parts. Sold as an assembly it was part number 142-1X. Notice there were two versions of the Crank Handle. The one on the left is the early version.

Questions arose during the discussion as to why the Carriage has always had the ½” threaded hole for either the common Table Raising Assembly, Crank and Arm version or the mounting bolt hole for the less common Table Raising Assembly. It is there from the very beginning on the first Model 10E’s made. Both S/N 1033 and 1077 have that threaded hole. The early Model 10E’s did not come with any Table Riser. In looking at Patent Application Drawings for the Model 10 there was a Table Raising Assembly planed but different than either of the two actually made available. Below is a picture of the Patent drawing showing the Table Riser concept that was not used.

EDIT: The picture below shows the Table Raising Crank type shown in the parent drawing. Unfortunately the Table assembly is not in this picture.

It is interesting that the concept was more like the common Crank and Arm type Table Raising Assembly than the less commonly found Table Raising Assembly. Both provided the same function but similar to the concept in the Patent drawing the Crank and Arm was the simpler one to use and more commonly found. So, if you have read the discussion on the other thread which came first? I do believe it was the less common Table Raising Assembly even though the Crank and Arm is more like the concept in the Patent drawing. An early Model 10E Accessory catalog with an unknown date shows the Table Raising Assembly P/N 123-1X. In the May 1949 Accessory Catalog, the Crank and Arm Table Raising Assembly P/N 142-1X is shown. Both types are listed as Table Raising Assembly but with different numbers. Later the Crank and Arm type came as a standard item with the Model 10’s. At that point it no longer showed up in the Accessory Catalogs but could be purchased as replacement parts as shown in the Owner’s Manuals.

Table Raising Assembly 123-1X r.jpg

Table Raising Assembly 142-1X.jpg

Model 10 Patent Fig 3.jpg

Model 10 S-N 0001.jpg

chapmanruss

So with all the talk about Model 10 accessories how did I neglect having a section on one of the most popular accessories made for the Model 10E and Model 10ER. Well it is time to change that. Although it has come up in discussions it really hasn’t been covered all that well. Of course, I am referring to the Speed Changer. It was one of the early accessories made available for the Model 10E. I am not sure just when it was introduced but is in one of the very early accessory catalogs having an unknown date. It is in the later May 1949 accessory catalog too.

EDIT: How could I have neglected adding a picture of the Speed Changer to this post originally. My bad :o

Below is a later Speed Changer. The Crank is mounted away from the Headstock side which keeps the crank from hitting the Headstock Way Tube Lock.

Just like the Model 10’s it too went through changes during it’s time in production. One of the first was a change to the floating sheave in the pulley. The original ones did not have a sleeve that extended beyond the edge of the floating sheave like later ones had. A noticeable change was to the scale going from 0 to 8 changing to 0 to 5. This change had no effect on the speed range since only 0 to 5 was used on even the early 0 to 8 scale. A very simple change was the way the screw crank assembly came mounted from the factory in later Speed Changers. Moving the crank away from the headstock side of the mounting “ears” also moved the crank away from the headstock’s way tube lock. A simple improvement that can be done on any of the speed changers. Another change was the type of snap ring used to hold the pulley arm on to the main casting. All Speed Changers function the same and the changes didn’t affect that. It still has a range from 425 to 6800 RPM’s when properly adjusted. Below is a PDF of the speed chart and below that is a PDF copy of one of the Manuals for the Speed Changer.

A couple things to know about using the speed changer. Lubrication of the pulley is important both for the oil lite bearings riding on the shaft and the center floating sheave moving back and forth on the sleeve. A good light weight oil will work well. On the end of the crank assembly is a lock nut that holds the springs and end hub in place. Do NOT over tighten the nut, the springs should not be compressed.

EDIT: The arrow in the picture below shows that nut too tight and compressing the springs. This Speed Changer below has the Crank on the Headstock side as they came from the factory early in their production.

The nut that holds the speed changer to the headstock on the set screw should not be over tightened either. It is only there to keep the speed changer next to the headstock. Moving the headstock with the nut too tight can cause the main casting of the speed changer to break. Although the Manual says setting the Pulley Assembly is a factory job there is no factory to do that adjustment anymore. Remember these were made more than 67 years ago. To be properly set one belt should be low in the pulley but not touch the sleeve and the other belt should be even with the top of the pulley assembly.

Well, I led off with a big build up on this subject but there isn’t all that much I can really tell you about the Speed Changer. Maybe the best part of this entry is having the information in one section. I know from time to time there are some users needing or wanting the manual and/or the speed chart linked above.

The Speed Changer is still one of the most popular accessories made for the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER.

Speed Changer Chart.pdf

Variable Speed Changer 01-53 2p plus troubleshooting.pdf

Speed Changer - Crank Outboard 17731.jpg

Speed Changer nut tension arrow.jpg

chapmanruss

Did you know there were 6 different Table Inserts made for the Model 10E and 10ER? The first and most common was the Saw Blade Insert (P/N 130-8 & 12 361) that came with all Model 10’s. It has an opening of 8” by 5/8”. There were two Dado Inserts made, one with a smaller slot at 6” by 1” for the 6” stack Dado Blade set only and another with a larger slot at 7-5/8” by 1-3/16” that could also be used with the Magna 8” Wobble Dado Blade (P/N 124-1 & 12 360). The Dado Inserts could also be used for Molding operations unless the knives were too wide in which case a home-made wood insert was recommended. I have not found any reference to a Molder Table Insert and the previous sentence is information from the Molder Instructions. Two versions of the Table Insert for the Jig Saw (P/N 134-45 & A 2235) were made. The first had the closed keyhole opening followed by the open keyhole Insert. A blank Insert (P/N 125-1 & 12 362) was available for use when having no hole was desired or for making custom Inserts. It is a cast aluminum Insert like all the other Model 10 Inserts. The last insert made for the Model 10’s was the special Shaper Insert (P/N 12 363) with a 2” hole through the center for Shaping or Routing with a 2-5/8” step down for Drum Sanding and using the 2-1/2” Jointer Cutter Head. It included guide pins like the current Mark V/7 Shaper Table Inserts. It could be used for free hand routing and shaping using the guide pins or with the Shaper Fence commonly known as the one for the Mark 5 or Mark V 500 with the original table system. That Shaper Fence first came out in 1953 while the Model 10ER was still in production and the Mark 5 was in still in conception and engineering prior to production. It was made to fit both the Model 10’s and the Mark 5 tables. It replaced the functions of the original Jointer-Shaper Fence made to attach through the table insert opening on the Model 10’s. That Jointer-Shaper Fence may be considered a 7th Table Insert since it replaces the Table Insert when used.

When looking at the part numbers given with the inserts remember that all part numbers changed in November of 1951. With that in mind changes to the Dado and Jig Saw Inserts are version changes and not related to the part number changes. Many parts had changes made to them while still using the same part number. The special Shaper Insert has only one part number since, I believe, it came out with the Shaper Fence in 1953 after the part number change.

In the picture below are the different Model 10E and 10ER Table Inserts. If anyone knows of any additional OEM Inserts, please post a picture of it with any information you have about it.

table inserts.jpg

ShoptimusPrime

Just came across a 10e with serial number E7465. Is there a chart with approx age/time line when these were made?

chapmanruss

There is not a chart available for when a particular Model 10 was made. Most of it is guesstimates based on things we know about the Model 10's. Serial Number E7465 would have been made in the Eastern Plant that started production after the first Model 10E's came out to help with demand and supply the Eastern half of the US. It was likely made in 1948.

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