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Marc,

Here is some good news for you on documentation for the Belt Sander and Bandsaw. The Belt Sander only had one real change over the years and that was going from a 1-1/4" to a 2-1/2" dust collection port. It is an easy and worth while change to make. I did it on my 1977 Belt Sander. Any Manual will give you the operating information and except for the Dust Chute difference, even newer ones will give you the parts list and diagrams. Your Bandsaw is from the "Goldie" time period of the early 1960's. Any early manual up to the change to the aluminum table will have the correct operating, parts lists and drawings information. In both cases getting manuals from 1964 or later will have the current part numbers. Remember all part numbers changed under Magna American Corporation in1964.

As for the paint, It is nice you have the "Green" Hammered Finish Paint to use for the Jointer which doesn't have any of the silver paint on it. The Bandsaw uses the Goldie paint colors. I have used the Rustoleum Hammered Finish paint in Copper and Oatmeal for the Goldie colors and are a near perfect match for the original colors. If you need to paint the Belt Sander and want to keep it the original gray color SS sells gray touch up paint but it is a bit pricey because it is a custom color made specifically for Shopsmith. The gray will also work for the Pro Planer for any touchups needed or desired. Just know the paint formulation changed October 2001 so use the correct paint for the year your tools were made. The "Greenie" and "Goldie" paint SS sells is not a Hammered Finish Paint.
Russ

Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Re: I love my 10ER, but…

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That’s wonderful information about the manuals, parts, and paint. Fortunately this belt sander came with the 2 1/2” dust collection port, but the bandsaw has no port. I saw where you can add it, and some discussion on the best location for it, but am still unsure what I’m going to do in that regard.

What is the bandsaw case made of? Is it fiberglass or plastic or…? How well does it hold paint? Is there already some discussion on this forum about that topic?

Although I got the “new” Mark 5 on Saturday, I still haven’t turned it on yet. I’ve been focused on fitting it into my garage, and still want to go through an initial checkup and maintenance process so I can both learn about it and make sure it’s ready for cutting. I don’t think Mike’s really used it in a while and I want to get a baseline for my ongoing maintenance cycle.
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“New” Mark 5 shoehorned in!!! Everything will fit.
“New” Mark 5 shoehorned in!!! Everything will fit.
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Marc Jones

Model 10ER (1952), s/n: 72883 (MickyD restored in 2009/10) / Variable Speed Changer / A-34 Jigsaw / Jointer-Shaper Fence
Mark 5 Model 500 (1955), s/n: 309828 (MickyD restored in 2008/09) / Magna Jigsaw Model 610, s/n 65001 / Yuba 11” Bandsaw Model 630, s/n 39807 / Magna Jointer Model 620, s/n 17792 (restored in 2021) / Magna 6” Belt Sander Model 640, s/n 13742 (to be restored)
Professional Planer Model M5082, s/n 003918
DC3300 Dust Collector (circa 1998)
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Re: I love my 10ER, but…

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The Dust Collection was a later addition to the Bandsaw (around the early 90's) but can be added. The Cover is plastic so should be fine using paints made for use on plastic parts. When I restored my 1956 Bandsaw I used some plastic polish on the cover and it looks great now. I did repaint the silver logo and letters.

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Russ

Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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