I just was given an older Mark V (not sure how old is there a way to tell?). I can already see that I will enjoy it, but I can also see that it will need some tuning up and TLC. I have a medium size shop FULL of tools so if I can get this working to par I may be able to get rid of some to save floor space. So...where should I start? The speed control works fine on slow, but as I try to speed it up the motor keeps going but the spindle stops. Seems like the belt looses contact with the drive pully. Also what is the best way to clean corrosion off the slide rails (I know I may be using wrong terminology, but I will learn:) ).
I look forward to getting to know my new toy and having many hours enjoyng it!!!
Matt
new toy!!
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First off. Welcome to the forum. Start here https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=7092
Then here for when it was built. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm
Then here for when it was built. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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futralwoodworks wrote:I just was given an older Mark V (not sure how old is there a way to tell?). I can already see that I will enjoy it, but I can also see that it will need some tuning up and TLC. I have a medium size shop FULL of tools so if I can get this working to par I may be able to get rid of some to save floor space. So...where should I start? The speed control works fine on slow, but as I try to speed it up the motor keeps going but the spindle stops. Seems like the belt looses contact with the drive pully. Also what is the best way to clean corrosion off the slide rails (I know I may be using wrong terminology, but I will learn:) ).
I look forward to getting to know my new toy and having many hours enjoyng it!!!
Matt
The movable sheave on the motor shaft is stuck in slow position.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
