New (old) Shop Smith owner

[teacherman]

Hello, I just joined this forum. I remember my father had a Shop Smith in his garage when I visited him as a teenager. I ran across a Mark V the other day for $200, and it is now in my garage. Once I pulled off the jointer and table saw parts, I was actually able to carry it myself, but it was a snap for two people. I have always wanted a lathe and a horizontal boring machine, and this thing looks to have been used very little. The manual looks like a reproduction of the original, right down to the mfr. of Magna lube being listed as Standard Oil of California. A handwritten note says the machine is a model 620, but I don't think that exists. Serial # is 328905.

I hear these are some really good tools, but it looks a bit complex. The insulation on the cord is cracked, and this is the first order of business.

It has the tail stock, but I have not found the 4 bladed head stock attachment for the lathe. Are parts still available? I heard the company went out of business in 2009, and I am leery of Chinese aftermarket anything. I will post pics of this machine tomorrow.

I am looking forward to building some cabinet doors and a toddler bed for starters.

[Jack Wilson]

Go to http://www.shopsmith.com and you can find parts. Also there a lot of parts for sell on Ebay.

Good luck and enjoy your new to you tool.

Jack