Identify this machine - Please?

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:23 pm

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judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:26 pm

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jalt · Post by **jalt** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:26 pm

I also thought that was a "rough edge" at first, but if you look again you'll see that it is just a shadow from the blade.

PG-Zac · Post by **PG-Zac** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:33 pm

Thanks for the responses.

South Africa doesn't have 110V, so I'm sure the motor is a 220V - that's normal for us.

I intend keeping a photo journal of the renovation progress, and will be posting here if the members would like me to.

I haven't yet tested the motor 'cos it feels like there is still a drive belt attached to the main spindle. I want to strip off all belts before testing the motor just in case something is jammed. I'll post info on the motor in a few days once I get the housing open.

Yeah, Shopsmith unfortunately is pretty rare in S.A. which could make sourcing new parts quite a mission.

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:46 pm

On second look I think you guys are correct. Must be one of those "Optical Delusions"
Bill

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:48 pm

PG-Zac wrote:I intend keeping a photo journal of the renovation progress, and will be posting here if the members would like me to.

We wood be VERY grateful is ya wood do that. There's a lot of info here about restoring, so just ask or do a search.

iclark · Post by **iclark** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:10 am

PG-Zac wrote:I intend keeping a photo journal of the renovation progress, and will be posting here if the members would like me to.

yes, definitely lots of interested people here.

as farmer points out, there is an interest in what you find behind the speed changer when you take the belt cover off. those 2 holes are interesting.

it may be an optical illusion but it looks like the vent plate had to be removed because the lower drive shaft is so far off center.

any idea why there is another hole in the belt cover below the 2 drive shaft holes? it almost looks like it would line up with the motor shaft.

good luck on your restoration. we are looking forward to it.

Ivan

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:52 am

iclark wrote:yes, definitely lots of interested people here.

as farmer points out, there is an interest in what you find behind the speed changer when you take the belt cover off. those 2 holes are interesting.

it may be an optical illusion but it looks like the vent plate had to be removed because the lower drive shaft is so far off center.

any idea why there is another hole in the belt cover below the 2 drive shaft holes? it almost looks like it would line up with the motor shaft.

good luck on your restoration. we are looking forward to it.

Ivan

That 'hole' is normal for a mark 5. It's purpose was to provide access to the floating sheave lubrication hole. It was not too effective!

iclark · Post by **iclark** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:00 am

JPG40504 wrote:That 'hole' is normal for a mark 5. It's purpose was to provide access to the floating sheave lubrication hole. It was not too effective!

jpg,

thanks for the info.

I did go back and look at mickyd's greenie restoration thread before I asked. since the hole was not there for his, would its presence here help any to narrow down the birth date for this one?

Ivan

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:09 am

JPG40504 wrote:That 'hole' is normal for a mark 5. It's purpose was to provide access to the floating sheave lubrication hole. It was not too effective!

'Normal"? Is my 5 abnormal?
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