I have just aquired a Shopsmith with a S/N of 98752.
Does anyone know what the year might be or where I can go to find out?
I believe it is a Mark V.
I know nothing about Shopsmith, other than what I've heard over the years..
It apparently has been sitting for a few years and I intend to do a complete
cleaning and maintenence of the unit. Is there anything that I might look for
that isn't shown in the manuals?
Thanx...
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98752 -> 1981 unit (per http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm).
The main thing to do is do a thorough cleaning. Sawdust sessions 21-24 have a good overview of that process:
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
The main thing is to oil the headstock and clean out any sawdust.
The main thing to do is do a thorough cleaning. Sawdust sessions 21-24 have a good overview of that process:
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
The main thing is to oil the headstock and clean out any sawdust.
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JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com
just aquired Shopsmith
Thank you for the info..
Unforetunately, I don't have enough knowledge to know if I need anything.
I am not in the Seattle area. I'm in the deserts of New Mexico.
The manual seems to have a good section on headstock cleaning..That's what I intend to do today.
Thanx again...
Unforetunately, I don't have enough knowledge to know if I need anything.
I am not in the Seattle area. I'm in the deserts of New Mexico.
The manual seems to have a good section on headstock cleaning..That's what I intend to do today.
Thanx again...
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The serial number link did not work for me but I think this one does.
I don't know which manual you have but this one provides a lot of good information. It along with the info provided in the forum (previous link by damagi) should get you to the point of making sawdust.
I don't know which manual you have but this one provides a lot of good information. It along with the info provided in the forum (previous link by damagi) should get you to the point of making sawdust.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Where in New Mexico are you located? I'm in ABQ, but I just recently purchased my first Mark V as well, so I probably don't know much more about it than you do.....desperado wrote:Thank you for the info..
Unforetunately, I don't have enough knowledge to know if I need anything.
I am not in the Seattle area. I'm in the deserts of New Mexico.
The manual seems to have a good section on headstock cleaning..That's what I intend to do today.
Thanx again...
1981 Mark V, bought used in Feb. 2011
It appears that I have all the original documentation.
There is a cardboard box full of stuff, including the owners manual, several
"how to" books, and various other literature.
I checked out the new link and it works fine. I also had trouble with the previous link, but was able to find the serial number another way.
Again thanx all for the info.
BTW Pessen, I also live in ABQ. I would be interested in seeing your 1981
S.S.
There is a cardboard box full of stuff, including the owners manual, several
"how to" books, and various other literature.
I checked out the new link and it works fine. I also had trouble with the previous link, but was able to find the serial number another way.
Again thanx all for the info.
BTW Pessen, I also live in ABQ. I would be interested in seeing your 1981
S.S.