Can't find the serial number

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:34 pm

MoggyMatt;
Sorry if this a duplicate post, but if your machine is really from 1947 then it should be a model 10E or 10ER. The serial number will be on the lower part of the SS logo plate on the front of the machine. If the logo plate is missing then the Ser Num is missing also.
Bill V

heathicus · Post by **heathicus** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:57 pm

wa2crk wrote:Stitch
If it is a 1947 as you stated your machine should be a model 10E or 10ER.
The serial number would be on the SS logo plate located on the front of the machine. If the logo plate is missing then so is the Ser Num.
Bill V

If I read the original post correctly, he's asking about a Mark 5 he received as a result of getting the 10ER.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:12 pm

BigSky wrote:
JPG40504 wrote:In other words:

[/QUOTEumber]If there is no serial number having pictures will not answer the question. All you will be able to do is confirm that it is a vintage shopsmith with no apparent serial number. JPG, maybe you could post a picture to show where the serial number is not shown.

No! But it would help narrow the age guessing. And then there is the remote possibility he is not looking in the right place, or not recognizing it!

Annnd then there is the possibility to provide information that he did not know was relevant nor how to ask for.

Sure if the plate is not there, only the shadow knows! But there are other items to pursue. Keep a broader horizon! You will be amazed at what a narrow one misses! There is a reason tunnel vision is not recommended for one driving a vehicle!

Have I broadened the discussion enough!;)

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:17 pm

heathicus wrote:If I read the original post correctly, he's asking about a Mark 5 he received as a result of getting the 10ER.

That's the way I read it! It may be either a Mark 5 or a Mark V and maybe a VII!

Pic sure would help 'identify' it even without a SN!

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:26 pm

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wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:22 pm

Heath;
You're right!!! Things really go downhill after 70!!
Bill

moggymatt · Post by **moggymatt** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:32 pm

Its the Mark V I'm trying to figure out. I'll get pictures uploaded this by tomorrow. The serial number on the '47 10e is 4612. No original paperwork came with the Mark V.

moggymatt · Post by **moggymatt** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:12 pm

Here are my pictures. If the cover on the end of the Mark V is where the serial number is, it's most likely gone forever. Does anyone know what the far left slot is supposed to be used for on this type table? [ATTACH]10294[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]10295[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]10296[/ATTACH]

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:53 pm

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JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:54 am

My guess would be early SS Inc. Wrinkle paint, slender red handles, counter sunk end castings/leg mounting screws. The 'extra' slot is also of that vintage. 1972 - 1984