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kgfaro
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Belts

Post by kgfaro »

So what brand other then Shopsmith and size are being used for belts link the M5?
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Best to buy them from ShopSmith. Others that you think will fit, DON'T.
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I suggest using ONLY SS belts. [also]
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I agree with beeg and JPG
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Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
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Post by kgfaro »

Thanks guys
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kgfaro,

Just a suggestion, as you have 5 threads already relating to this Mark V, consider doing a single thread where you can have all the Q & A information on this Mark V in 1 easier to reference spot. This not a requirement just a suggestion I find helpful myself.
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Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
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The Shopsmith belt appears to be a non-standard width. There are standard width belts available in about the same length, but changing the width will change the speeds once it is set up. As already stated, you would be best off getting the right one from Shopsmith.
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I just bought a drive belt from ShopSmith and it’s a bit shorter than the old chewed up belt that it replaced, but that is obviously to be expected. I measured it with my cheap digital caliper and it is 1/2” (.465) wide x 3/8” (.3785) thick. It does have standard belt nomenclature on it, as seen below.

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New Drive Belt
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AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!

SS has done it AGAIN! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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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'/ 10
E[/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
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JPG wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:32 am AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!

SS has done it AGAIN! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
What has Shopsmith done? All I see is a different vendor and I'm not certain of that. Good, Bad or Indifferent until experience determines????
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