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Identify this machine - Please?

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Hi all,

I've been in contact with Shopsmith to help me identify the MK V I recently received, but for some reason I don't understand, they are unable to see the pictures I send them, and cannot see the pics in my Photobucket folder.

I hope someone here can identify the model, and year of manufacture.

The vent plate with the serial number is missing.
The corrosion is bad and I can't definitely identify the colour or texture.
The switch is gone and was replaced by a light switch mounted in the rear cover plate hole.
The rear cover plate is missing.
The saw table is 14" by approx. 18"
The extension table has a plain surface

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I'd love to get started with the restoration ASAP, but would prefer to get the proper manual before stripping the power head.

All help will be appreciated
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Looks like a greenie. The extension table looks to be cast iron and is likely from a clone. I see that the pinion shaft on the quill feed has the tip broken off on the back side. I sure would like to hear what others think about the holes drilled in the speed dial.
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This looks like a sweet machine to rehab. I sure would like to see what the inside and the inside partts look like. It is obvious that the previous owner(s) care very little about this baby but that is about to change.

Do you know if the motor works? I would not apply power to the unit to determine this. I would drop the motor pan and apply power directly to the motor. If you do this, apply power in a manner that you can immediately switch it off.
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PG-Zac wrote:Hi all,

I've been in contact .....

I hope someone here can identify the model, and year of manufacture.

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Sure looks like a "goldie" paint color on that headstock. Do you know the horsepower of the motor?
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It does look more like a Goldie with a gray belt cover and motor pan. Love the switch.
The plug looks like a European style so be careful, the motor may be 220V.
I wonder how high the previous owner jumped when he ran the saw blade up through the saw table !!!!
I didn't realize that the Mark V was such a rare commodity in SA.
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From the pix showing the linecord, I would assume a 220 v motor.
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wa2crk wrote:It does look more like a Goldie with a gray belt cover and motor pan. Love the switch.
The plug looks like a European style so be careful, the motor may be 220V.
I wonder how high the previous owner jumped when he ran the saw blade up through the saw table !!!!
I didn't realize that the Mark V was such a rare commodity in SA.
Bill V

The tables during the 'Goldie' era had that 'extra' slot.
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Post by beeg »

What kind of belt is inside? Without the vent plate, it wood be difficult to pin down a year of manufacture. But with that table it is an earlier model.
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These units had a Gilmer Drive System (the inside of the top belt is like a tank track). These units were a single bearing spindle. 3/4 Hp motor was the standard. An information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.

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The introduction of the Poly-V drive system (the inside of the top belt is a serpentine). An information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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JPG
I know about the extra slot but I was referring to the rough edge on the table insert in the center of the table
Bill
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