Many thanks to those in this forum both past and present that helped me navigate through some sticky spots on the Shopsmith rebuild. I got this Mark V 500 from a fellow in Virginia in March for $300. It was a mess and hadn't been used in some time, having been stored in the rafters of his shop. It cost $431 for parts, paint, etc. The most expensive parts were the missing caster set and new poly wheels, a replacement used case--broken eccentric bearing ears, and a 3-way handle upgrade. It came with a double-bearing quill. I replaced the quadrant assembly and the speed control dial (used).
Jeff, North Carolina
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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'/ 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
You have done a great job. I hope you enjoy using your now like new Shopsmith for years to come. By the way from the serial number it was originally made in March 1982 and now reborn October 2021.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
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. Others to be restored.
RF Guy
