For starters I am a owner of a mid nineties that I love. Also I was given an old ss, mid 50's, and I don't know what to do with it as it is in really rough shape and missing a lot of stuff.
I'm debating cutting the tubes down and using it as a platform to hold extra attachments tables etc. Should I cannibalize for spare parts?
They are both mark V.
what to do with an old shopsmith?
Moderator: admin
what to do with an old shopsmith?
1992 SS MarkV with bandsaw, stripsander and ring master...
-
JPG
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 35598
- Joined: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:42 pm
- Location: Lexington, Ky (TAMECAT territory)
I think it would make a good 'power station' by shortening it and not using the table and carriage.
It actually depends upon what is 'missing'.
It actually depends upon what is 'missing'.
╔═══╗
╟JPG ╢
╚═══╝
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
╟JPG ╢
╚═══╝
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
-
2centsworth
- Gold Member
- Posts: 268
- Joined: Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:35 pm
- Location: Georgetown, TX
Shorty, Stubby or Mini...
What do you need most - small footprint, tool stand or just functional ? You can accomplish all three if you want. Let us know and we can suggest the best fit for you and your shop.gucho wrote:For starters I am a owner of a mid nineties that I love. Also I was given an old ss, mid 50's, and I don't know what to do with it as it is in really rough shape and missing a lot of stuff.
I'm debating cutting the tubes down and using it as a platform to hold extra attachments tables etc. Should I cannibalize for spare parts?
They are both mark V.
Jerry Penny
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
2centsworth
The Woodlands, Tx
SS 520 SN#518424 2000 (reversed motor), Shopsmith 10 E (shorty) fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER fully restored by Skip with DC motor, Shopsmith 10 ER (under going restoration), Greenie Shorty sanding station, Greenie Mini jointer station, SS Bandsaw power station, SS Planner, SS overhead pin router, SS Belt Sander, SS Strip Sander,, SS Jigsaw, SS Dust Collector, Ringmaster, and still having fun looking for more !
-
dusty
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 21530
- Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:52 am
- Location: Tucson (Wildcat Country), Arizona
I would start by not doing anything to alter its' original configuration and tune it up. It is amazing what a thorough cleaning, lubrication and alignment will do for these old machines.
Once you have done that, decide what you need most and go for it.
I turned mine into a Shorty. It serves me, mostly frequently, as a drill press but is also the semi-permanent resting place for my belt sander. When needed, it morphs into a full fledged Sanding Station or a Short Lathe or (of all things) a Table Saw (that takes up much less space than a bicycle). It could even be used to provide power to the Jointer (if I just had the power to move it from where it is).
Once you have done that, decide what you need most and go for it.
I turned mine into a Shorty. It serves me, mostly frequently, as a drill press but is also the semi-permanent resting place for my belt sander. When needed, it morphs into a full fledged Sanding Station or a Short Lathe or (of all things) a Table Saw (that takes up much less space than a bicycle). It could even be used to provide power to the Jointer (if I just had the power to move it from where it is).
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
Sent from my Dell XPS using Firefox.
Dusty
Sent from my Dell XPS using Firefox.