newbie with compatability questions

[newman4711]

Hi all. Long time lurker and new shopsmith owner with too many questions than I can type, but here it goes. Got a old greenie from the 50's with jointer, band saw and many bits, turning tools, and parts. Like you have said it does get addicting. The following week I picked up a 1983 mk5 for $50 in great shape, but with no accessories. My first of many questions is are the parts interchangable? I know the headstocks are different, and later table systems have also changed. I assume the bandsaw and jointer are, but the fence from the greenie does not seem to fit the gray machine. Are the tailstocks the same? and lastly, for parts that are interchangable, is it sacrilegious to paint it a different color than origional? Thanks for any help.

Rick

[jimthej]

The greenie internals are different, but everything else is pretty much interchangeable.
If you look through this forum for build threads, you will find almost every color scheme imaginable. However, I don't remember any pink ones with purple polka dots, but I may have missed it. Have fun, it's a tool, YOUR tool!:eek:

[holsgo]

The spindle is the same basically on all machines. Any SS arbor will fit any SS machine. The only internal difference of note is the splines and single bearing on the greenie. You can paint it any color you want...but us greenie owners seem to think they got the colors right the first time. Then again, there are guys who have them the same colors as their favorite football team.

[newman4711]

I agree that the green paint is stunning, but have had little luck in finding it locally. Hate to buy 6 cans, paint my machine and the dog, and have 3 cans left over.

[dusty]

I agree that the green paint is stunning, but have had little luck in finding it locally. Hate to buy 6 cans, paint my machine and the dog, and have 3 cans left over.

Of all those that we discuss here, that is one of the simpler problems to solve.

Just purchase another greenie and you have the paint on hand (no additional cost).

[fiatben]

Well, glad to see someone step up and come out of the shadows.

As for the fences, if the tables are different, the fences won't interchange. No biggie. Lots of fences on evil-bay and there are probably a few guys on here with extra fences they'll let go cheap. For all I know, I might have one (really need to inventory the barn sometime).

I love my "greenie" but she's now bright yellow and blue after her reconditioning: https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=5449
And I LOVE my 510 with the much improved table system. And, yes, I use both of them on almost every project.