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poppawjohnson wrote:I need some of the collective wisdom here. I thought I was purchasing a drill press but when I got it home and started searching for info I think what I purchased is a 10e or 10er or something else. I have tried to match my serial number, 69792, up with the charts posted here and don't find it.
I am attaching photos of what came with it and damage on the piece.
The only item I forgot to photo is the headstock pulley cover which is cracked from the screw slot to about the top of the dome.
Please offer any and all info you have on this and how I can referb it to be a good addition to my shop. I did not get any lathe accessories other than the tool rest, hope to find items to make it a usable lathe, table saw, and whatever else I might be able to use it for.

You know, outside of yours and MickeyD's ERs, I don't think I've seen any ERs that were red, except the ones from Australia.

The ER is a VERY DURABLE machine! Yours is over 60 years old, and just needs a re-furbish. I'm currently on my second and third machines. 2 of my brothers have one each, and a good friend has 2, too.

(Oh, the MkV guys are going to hate this.) I think the best Shopsmith, is the first one. (Except lifting it into drill-press mode. That cast iron is heavy!)

I got my first, without a single piece of paper, in the early '80s. (Yep, no internet!) Had to figure out what everything did, and I've still got all my digits.

Oh, a couple of other posts alluded to Skip. He is one of the best resources on the ER. He also runs (owns?) the ER group on yahoo. One of the best improvements to your machine would be one of Skip's DC variable speed motors. I wouldn't even consider running without mine.

If you have any questions, just ask!

steve

[quote="JPG40504"]Ignore # 54, look at 534!]


JPG post 531-540 are on page #54.

I believe red is it's original color and I'll probably keep that color although I really like the black and the grey paint jobs. 60 years old, man I am getting so lucky. I got this ER I also got a Delta 14" band saw from WWII era and it goes through hard wood like it's not there. I am looking forward to actually using my ER.

Well you guys are very convincing. I only have $75 in this thing.
After reading the details of these wonderful restores I guess I could invest in some JB weld and baking soda. LOL
I'll probable need you fellas to prop me up from time to time as I post many questions and hopefully photos of progress.
Thanks to all, I sure appreciate it.

This thread is a great starting place for info on the 10ER:

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=5074

The 10ER is a fantastic machine. I love both of mine. It might take a little work, but nothing that should intimidate you. Pretty soon it will be good as new.

I'm pretty certain that red is not the original color and that it was repainted somewhere along the line. The original OEM color was kind of a blueish gray color and I haven't heard of any others being different from that as came from the factory (except for a special chrome promotional/demo model). I think these machines were often repainted as the original paint wore off. One of mine had been repainted dark green, the other one sort of a pale green. At least that's what it looked like under all the grime.

With some exceptions, pretty much anything that will mount to the arbor of the Mark V will mount to the ER. Other attachments might require an adapter or might not work at all. If in doubt, you can ask here or on the ER group.

poppawjohnson wrote:I believe red is it's original color and I'll probably keep that color although I really like the black and the grey paint jobs. 60 years old, man I am getting so lucky. I got this ER I also got a Delta 14" band saw from WWII era and it goes through hard wood like it's not there. I am looking forward to actually using my ER.

Well you guys are very convincing. I only have $75 in this thing.
After reading the details of these wonderful restores I guess I could invest in some JB weld and baking soda. LOL
I'll probable need you fellas to prop me up from time to time as I post many questions and hopefully photos of progress.
Thanks to all, I sure appreciate it.

Not baking soda but Washing Soda.

mbcabinetmaker wrote:Not baking soda but Washing Soda.

Right, I read that where baking soda was placed in the oven for a while and made washing soda, that is why I said that.

poppawjohnson wrote:Right, I read that where baking soda was placed in the oven for a while and made washing soda, that is why I said that.

Yep, that's right. I scoured my area for washing soda and could never find any, so I baked some baking soda and it worked just dandy.

heathicus wrote:Yep, that's right. I scoured my area for washing soda and could never find any, so I baked some baking soda and it worked just dandy.

Baking soda works also. When you bake it in the oven the 'hydrous' baking soda turns into the 'anhydrous' washing soda.

Then you dump it in a tub of water! Look up anhydrous!!!:D

mbcabinetmaker wrote:JPG post 531-540 are on page #54.

10 posts/page?????

I do 40/page!

Guess that is on my 'page' 14.