Sorta-Newbie and greenie age question

skrenek · Post by **skrenek** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:04 am

I have had a Shopsmith Mark V for about fifteen years. I picked it up at a garage sale while in high school, and it has travelled with me ever since. I now have a larger shop and have some dedicated machines now, making the SS a bit redundant. It is in decent condition, but is in desperate need of maintenance and good ole' TLC.

Due to the "wonderful" state of our economy, it has popped up on my list of things to sell to make ends meet. I came here to see if I could get a sense of its value, and boy did I get that sense. After seeing all of the restorations and such, I'm not sure I want to sell it. In fact, I'm now thinking of restoring it. Thanks SS community, I think.

By the way, I waded through several greenie threads, and still can't get a sense of when mine was built. My serial number is #261039. I'm guessing either late 1953 or early 1954, but I'm not sure. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.

Cheers,
Steve

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:24 am

If you look at craigslist in your area then you can get an idea. Depending on where you are it can vary a lot. Also, it depends on whether its running well, has any accessories, any SPTs, etc.

Greenies tend to go for less...in seattle i have seen many listed for around $200, some for less.

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:26 pm

According to http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm 1954 starts at 263051.

So yours must be a 53?

Did they make that early?
Mine is a '55 and still going strong. Good luck with the refurb. Keep us posted.

holsgo · Post by **holsgo** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:36 pm

Restore it. I too thought I had all the tools I needed. Then came the Shopsmith. I restored it, got proud of it, now I show it off. It too is a greenie. I kept my 3hp tablesaw and miter but all of the rest, they be gone.
Well, all but my hand plane collection. Now that's not going anywhere.