Which ShopSmith model do you use in your shop

nuhobby · Post by **nuhobby** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:30 am

I have a 2007 model 510, which was upgraded to Power Pro retrofit in Sept 2010.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:59 am

I now have two even though one has been sufficient for my needs over these many years. It seems that there may be a bug that is infesting Shopsmith owners.

Shopsmith, Inc Mark V, Model 520, SN 112291, C Headstock, Paint – Gray-Rough, Tube Size 1.75”, 1 1/8 hp Emerson motor, Poly-V, Double Bearing Quill. This machine was purchased new along with a Bandsaw for $1899.00 at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.

Shopsmith, Inc Mark V, Model 510R, SN 152166, B Headstock, Paint – Gray-Rough*, Tube Size 1.75”, 1 1/8 hp AO Smith motor, Poly-V, Double Bearing Quill. This machine was put together using an assortment of parts gathered together over the years. It contains the original quill, sheaves and motor assembly. It now contains a new Idler Shaft Assy (504177), Speed Control Assy (504198), Drive Sleeve Assy (518145, Drive Belt (521682) and Poly-V Belt (521681). The tubes have some rusty pit marks but are fully functional and slide smoothly.

Correction: The original quill was single bearing and later upgraded to a two bearing quill.

*All painted surfaces are Rustoleum Hammered #7216 Dark Bronze

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:24 am

I have three early 80's vintage 500's that have been converted to 520. Two are in the Upper Peninsula and my original '83 machine is with me here in Gainesville.

The Gainesville Shopsmith was converted to Power Pro in October. One of the U.P Shopsmiths will receive this conversion when I get back U.P. there in April.

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:52 am

JPG40504 wrote:FWIW, The speed release lever(mounted under the switch and now resting on the top outside of the speed dial) should be behind the speed dial. It is supposed to provide a high speed limit(just above 'saw-joint') that is overridden by depressing that release lever. That button on it rides in the groove in the back of the speed dial. Itsa PITA if you go to rout speeds often. It also functions as an anti-rattle spring.

Good to know. I'll have to fix that. I guessed it was just an indicator, never suspecting it had more functionality.

Gotta love this forum!

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:38 am

My 520 is probably a 500 carriage, a replacement headstock from 2004, and 520 tables off of a 510 that was upgraded to a 520 =)

greitz · Post by **greitz** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:56 am

Mine is a 2004 Mark V Model 520, purchased new at a home & garden show in San Jose.

Gary

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 1:00 pm

fiatben wrote:Good to know. I'll have to fix that. I guessed it was just an indicator, never suspecting it had more functionality.

Gotta love this forum!

I also just noticed what appears to be a large washer between the quill lock wing nut and the headstock casting. How come? The locking is accomplished by pressing against the domed washer inside! PM me if confused!

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:44 pm

I currently have two 520's. One I purchased new and recently upgraded it with the Power Pro. The second a fiftieth Anniversary 510 was purchased used and upgraded to a 520.

I appear to be with two weeks of moving into my new shop and will actually be able to mount the Power Pro and use all my coveted tools. Fjimp

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:42 pm

510 converted to 520 and then upgraded with the Power Pro.

Troy

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:26 pm

I have a 510 and a 500.

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