New owner of 1952? Shopsmith 10ER (diy Pulley Shield)

[jgerbracht]

Just inherited my grandfathers Shopsmith, E 51641 Model 10ER with variable speed attachment, joiner and some nice additions. I'd like to make it a bit safer and conjure up a cover for the pulleys/belts. Any one done this that wouldn't mind sharing their ideas?

[chapmanruss]

I have not done it to any of my Model 10's I have owned but you might want to check out what Skip Campbell at MKC Tools has done. You can find him at the link below.

http://www.mkctools.com/

If your jointer is the Model 4E mounted on the special headrest and driven off an additional 5" pulley on the motor that will present additional problems for making a belt guard.

As for the question in your title, S/N E51641 would be either an early 1952 or a late 1951.