Trying to Understand the Differences

[rickm808]

IIWM, I would not hesitate to upgrade, but would definitely retain the original guts.

That's the answer I was hoping for, Thanks!

[mrhart]

JPG Maybe even break the ER's up as well, as you are going to have a pretty accurate poll.
You should make a new poll though for sure, with the updated member list and all.

[JPG]

JPG Maybe even break the ER's up as well, as you are going to have a pretty accurate poll.
You should make a new though for sure, with the updated member list and all.

Nope! Tube spacing too narrow!;)

[rwfish]

Hi Folks,
I'm real new, just purchased a 500 today with bandsaw & scroll saw. I am going over it to see what it has and what it needs. I noticed it has serial #88736 which would put it around 1982, yet it has rough gray paint and the two bearing quill. Seems to run great. I guess I am good to go. Maybe a previous owner upgraded the quill, but the paint?

You will hear from me again I'm sure as questions arise.

Thanks,

Bob

[tgamel]

Hi Folks,
I'm real new, just purchased a 500 today with bandsaw & scroll saw. I am going over it to see what it has and what it needs. I noticed it has serial #88736 which would put it around 1982, yet it has rough gray paint and the two bearing quill.

Thanks,

Bob

Welcome to the forum, I would say your serial number indicates it was produced in April 1981. Sounds about like the machine I have. I have been very happy with mine, am actually going to look at a Goldie today that I found on Craigslist, pics look good, price is reasonable and I just cannot pass up going to look at it. Never thought I would buy a second one, but I do not know if I can help myself.

[VonZipper]

Memory after 27 years some times gets a little fussy. Now it is time to look for paper work. Hah about 10 ft from my desk I find a yellow invoice with red letterhead says Shopsmith
City - Houston TX Date - 6/21/83
Sales person 322 E Weitz Customer Jerry XXXXX Deer Park TX
Qty 1 Part# 500009 Mark V Total value $1299.00 Discount $350 Net Price $949 with Std drill package, Router kit, Molding insert, Shaper kit, Lathe kit, Sanding kit, Casters, 5/8 Arbor, Tax 5%, Total 1592.85 Shipping Collect. Delivery date was 7/5/83
Serial Number is SS-155672
This is before the double quill bearing. The paint is gray splatter texture.

I know this is a really old thread but I found this bit of trivia interesting... While browsing through this thread I noticed the same salesman's name on my dad's invoice that sold you your Mark 5 - Ed Weitz

My dad purchased his Mark V on 8/22/1982 from him at the San Antonio store.

[GetterDone]

Glad you brought this thread to the top.
It's a Very interesting thread.

A poll would be a Good thing in my opinion.

I have several machines now That I could add if there was a Poll.