picked up a shopsmith mark v today. main unit is functional, legs etc all good. has most of the table saw and the sanding disk, but nothing else.
it belonged to the grandfather of a friend, his family were throwing stuff in a dumpster, he saved what he could, but had no idea what was missing or if it worked.
the main thing i want to use it for is lathe work, none of that survived.
this is the shopping list i put together. is there anything i am missing, or duplicated?
555811 Universal Lathe Tool
556212 Nova G3 Pkg
556235 Nova Live Center
505715 Lathe Drive Center
556463 8 pc chisel set
505716 Lathe Cup Center
505603 Tailstock Arbor
thank you in advance.
just got most of a mark v
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Re: just got most of a mark v
Others here use the lathe function a lot more than I have, but I will offer these comments:
1. If you are new to Shopsmith, inspect, clean and lube first. Everett Davis' post on "Buying a Used Shopsmith Revisited" (http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maint ... 16113.html) will get you up to speed quickly. Explore all of the links contained therein for your particular model. And the two "sticky" posts at the top of the Maintenance & Repair Forum are valuable resources - read them too.
2. That's an impressive shopping list ... nearly $700 worth! If you are already experienced as a turner, and you want the best that Shopsmith offers, I think you made wise choices. Others may offer their advice on chisel preferences.
3. If you are new to turning, there are less expensive ways to get started with Shopsmith's basic Lathe Turning Package (505754). If your Shopsmith didn't include a tool rest, you would need that too (not included in basic Lathe Turning Package).
4. You didn't mention a Tailstock as being included in what you salvaged ... hopefully it was not trashed.
5. With the 556235 Nova Live Center, not sure you would need the 505716 Lathe Cup Center, unless you wanted it for less critical pieces where a little burning on the end would not be a problem.
6. Do you already have a method for sharpening chisels? If not, that is whole other topic.
And most of all, Welcome! Lots of knowledgable people here, willing to share their thoughts and experiences. If you can post pictures of your new toy, we would love to see it and that may provoke more comments and suggestions.
1. If you are new to Shopsmith, inspect, clean and lube first. Everett Davis' post on "Buying a Used Shopsmith Revisited" (http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maint ... 16113.html) will get you up to speed quickly. Explore all of the links contained therein for your particular model. And the two "sticky" posts at the top of the Maintenance & Repair Forum are valuable resources - read them too.
2. That's an impressive shopping list ... nearly $700 worth! If you are already experienced as a turner, and you want the best that Shopsmith offers, I think you made wise choices. Others may offer their advice on chisel preferences.
3. If you are new to turning, there are less expensive ways to get started with Shopsmith's basic Lathe Turning Package (505754). If your Shopsmith didn't include a tool rest, you would need that too (not included in basic Lathe Turning Package).
4. You didn't mention a Tailstock as being included in what you salvaged ... hopefully it was not trashed.
5. With the 556235 Nova Live Center, not sure you would need the 505716 Lathe Cup Center, unless you wanted it for less critical pieces where a little burning on the end would not be a problem.
6. Do you already have a method for sharpening chisels? If not, that is whole other topic.
And most of all, Welcome! Lots of knowledgable people here, willing to share their thoughts and experiences. If you can post pictures of your new toy, we would love to see it and that may provoke more comments and suggestions.
Re: just got most of a mark v
I found a good used tool rest on ebay.
I am the kind of person that will stick at something until i become good at it.
Can't see the point in buying cheap tools. If you are going to buy something buy a good one and look after it. Works out much cheaper in the end.
I am a mechanic by trade and have seen to many people get hurt by using the cheaper tool.
I found the exact head stock listed on amazon for a cheaper price so will probably get that one.
Been looking at videos and i really like the chisel sharpening tool. So will probably add that it the wish list.
Thank you for taking the time to look through thw list.
I appreciate your advice and will look up the articles you mentioned.
I am the kind of person that will stick at something until i become good at it.
Can't see the point in buying cheap tools. If you are going to buy something buy a good one and look after it. Works out much cheaper in the end.
I am a mechanic by trade and have seen to many people get hurt by using the cheaper tool.
I found the exact head stock listed on amazon for a cheaper price so will probably get that one.
Been looking at videos and i really like the chisel sharpening tool. So will probably add that it the wish list.
Thank you for taking the time to look through thw list.
I appreciate your advice and will look up the articles you mentioned.
Re: just got most of a mark v
I found a good used tool rest on ebay. The tailstock is there so at least i dont have it buy that.
I am the kind of person that will stick at something until i become good at it.
Can't see the point in buying cheap tools. If you are going to buy something buy a good one and look after it. Works out much cheaper in the end.
I am a mechanic by trade and have seen to many people get hurt by using the cheaper tool.
I found the exact head stock listed on amazon for a cheaper price so will probably get that one.
Been looking at videos and i really like the chisel sharpening tool. So will probably add that it the wish list.
Thank you for taking the time to look through thw list.
I appreciate your advice and will look up the articles you mentioned.
I am the kind of person that will stick at something until i become good at it.
Can't see the point in buying cheap tools. If you are going to buy something buy a good one and look after it. Works out much cheaper in the end.
I am a mechanic by trade and have seen to many people get hurt by using the cheaper tool.
I found the exact head stock listed on amazon for a cheaper price so will probably get that one.
Been looking at videos and i really like the chisel sharpening tool. So will probably add that it the wish list.
Thank you for taking the time to look through thw list.
I appreciate your advice and will look up the articles you mentioned.
Re: just got most of a mark v
The lathe function on the SS is pretty good in my opinion. A bit different that traditional lathes but just as good. Buying piece meal tike that will get pretty spendy. Take your time and look for package deals at yard sales the rest of the summer and you'll be suprised at what you'll see at bargain prices.
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Re: just got most of a mark v
A couple of more thoughts ... many here feel that the 10E or 10ER are the best Shopsmiths for turning, in part due to their ability to spin at lower rpms for larger workpieces, and especially if they have the optional Speed Changer to allow them to go even slower. For a Mark V, the Speed Reducer may be something you want to add to your wish list, as with it you can go as slow as 100 rpm (vs the normal 700 rpm minimum for a Mark V).
Speed Reducers don't come up often on eBay or Craigslist, and usually sell for as much as new ones when on eBay. I got lucky on CL and got one for $50 (vs. about $300 for new).
For all of the items on your list, I agree with moggymatt and suggest you keep an eye (or even better, set up search alerts) on CL and eBay and be patient and you can probably find quality accessories in short order. Include "Shop Smith" and "Shopsmith" in search terms to get more results. Broaden you search range for CL to as far as you are willing to drive, and/or to cities where you have good friends or relatives who would be willing to act on your behalf and ship to you. Some areas of the country have many more Shopsmith items for sale than others, and prices vary accordingly. If you find the accessories you want bundled with an entire machine, it never hurts to ask if the seller will sell separately.
And you may want to include your location in your user profile ... then others may help keep an eye open for deals near you. In the Community Forum there is "sticky" post at the top where users are encouraged to post "Good Bargains" that they find available and are not able to take advantage of themselves.
Speed Reducers don't come up often on eBay or Craigslist, and usually sell for as much as new ones when on eBay. I got lucky on CL and got one for $50 (vs. about $300 for new).
For all of the items on your list, I agree with moggymatt and suggest you keep an eye (or even better, set up search alerts) on CL and eBay and be patient and you can probably find quality accessories in short order. Include "Shop Smith" and "Shopsmith" in search terms to get more results. Broaden you search range for CL to as far as you are willing to drive, and/or to cities where you have good friends or relatives who would be willing to act on your behalf and ship to you. Some areas of the country have many more Shopsmith items for sale than others, and prices vary accordingly. If you find the accessories you want bundled with an entire machine, it never hurts to ask if the seller will sell separately.
And you may want to include your location in your user profile ... then others may help keep an eye open for deals near you. In the Community Forum there is "sticky" post at the top where users are encouraged to post "Good Bargains" that they find available and are not able to take advantage of themselves.