Bare Bones Mark 5

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:01 am

This just appeared for sale locally for $100; interesting adaptation from a time before Ebay and parts availability (1/3hp motor hung under):
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dgale · Post by **dgale** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:13 pm

I like the light switch, complete with switch plate where the emblem supposed to go. Given the plethora of dirt-cheap MV500's I see on Craig's List, at least out west, I'd say that thing needs more clean-up and restoration than is worth $100.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:18 pm

That IS a piece of work right there.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:12 pm

That picture frightens me to look at. I wouldn't even consider buying that piece of work. In fact they would have to pay me to haul it off.

dgale · Post by **dgale** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:14 pm

Frankensmith

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:23 am

Now Y'all are looking at the funky stuff and overlooking the obvious good attributes. That link belt is worth $15, the cone pulleys are not cheap, It does have a motor, It does have a "B" headstock casting(yes with a few extra holes), bench and way tubes, end castings, carriage, legs, spur drive center, live tailstock center, a relatively new quill.

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:43 am

I agree, it looks pretty crude. Besides what JPG40504 noted, the advert also had a photo of the 500 table with fence that went with it. I thought about it for maybe 3 minutes before deciding to give it a pass.

holsgo · Post by **holsgo** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:39 am

I see nothing but potential in it. Not in it's current config but as a drill press mounted to the wall. You can't beat it for $100 and I'm sure you could argue them down even further. Like JPG said, the motor itself is worth that.

worknhard · Post by **worknhard** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:05 am

Hey everyone, could it be we're getting a glimpse into the next model/generation Shopsmith.... slap on a beer can holder and I think it's ready to go to marketing.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:09 am

worknhard wrote:Hey everyone, could it be we're getting a glimpse into the next model/generation Shopsmith.... slap on a beer can holder and I think it's ready to go to marketing.

Nah!

The other direction! Looks a lot like a "10".

However the belt tension hinge is an 'upgrade'