just got my Mark 5 from my Wife's grandfather as he no longer uses it. Already had to disassemble the thing to get the speed dial to work agiain, and think I've got it down.
Its a 1957 model and I'm going for a complete restore. I was curious if anyone knew some of the following things.
1) paint colors or numbers that match the 50's "green" and gray.
2) it hasn't been used in a while so any tips on what would need to be cleaned and where to oil the machine would be helpful
3)He was always a big fan of this machine and said that he loved it but can't remember how to use it or what goes where. If anyone has a parts diagram I could look at that would be a big help.
thanks,
Alex
New Mark 5 owner!
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Welcome, glad to see you made it over from OWWM.
One place to start is to read this thread on restoring a mark v
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3078
This will keep you occupied for quite awhile. Use the search function for different problems or questions you may have and you will get a lot of answers. If that doesn't give you the answer, ask. Someone on here will be able to answer it.
Good luck.
One place to start is to read this thread on restoring a mark v
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3078
This will keep you occupied for quite awhile. Use the search function for different problems or questions you may have and you will get a lot of answers. If that doesn't give you the answer, ask. Someone on here will be able to answer it.
Good luck.
Dick
SS equipment. '89 510 (upgrade to 520), beltsander, pro planer, SS dust collector, 2 bandsaws, jointer, strip sander (production unit #1), OPR, scroll saw, Power Station, Incra TSIII Ultra Fence System& Wonder Fence plus (2) 50 year old DeWalt RASs and Incra miter express with miter gauge
SS equipment. '89 510 (upgrade to 520), beltsander, pro planer, SS dust collector, 2 bandsaws, jointer, strip sander (production unit #1), OPR, scroll saw, Power Station, Incra TSIII Ultra Fence System& Wonder Fence plus (2) 50 year old DeWalt RASs and Incra miter express with miter gauge
You also may want to look here, at the sawdust sessions of interest to you.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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Here is a little 'inspiration'.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ht=greenie
Start with # 21 http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
When you come back up for air, ask us what you need to know. We will be here!
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ht=greenie
Start with # 21 http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
When you come back up for air, ask us what you need to know. We will be here!
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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
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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
welcome
You found the right place! These guys are 1: very knowledgable , 2: more than willing to share, and 3: they are a fun bunch. You are in good hands here. They will have you up and running in no time. The sawdust sessions are excellent, don't skip them.
Saw dust heals many wounds. RLTW
Dave
Dave
Welcome to the forum. Besides the information that already has been shared, another couple of good but not free information are the following two links. Both are very informative, excellent video and sound and if the budget permits, very useful.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... gnment.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... _index.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... gnment.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... _index.htm
Ron from Lewisburg, TN