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Those studs are parts #21+23 here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/bench_baseassemblyexpview.htm

But it looks like SS doesn't currently sell them:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/bench_baseassembly.htm

Looks like there's one listed here on E-Bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Mark-V-Lock-Handle-/221166130276?pt=Power_Tools&hash=item337e875464

And here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Mark-V-Tension-Handles-Set-of-Two-/190767583102?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6aa24f7e

If I'm not mistaken, one of the two studs is reverse threaded, so make sure the handle assembly includes both bolts so you're sure to get the one you need. It looks like both of the above auctions include the studs.

dgale wrote:Those studs are parts #21+23 here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/bench_baseassemblyexpview.htm

But it looks like SS doesn't currently sell them:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/bench_baseassembly.htm

Looks like there's one listed here on E-Bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Mark-V-Lock-Handle-/221166130276?pt=Power_Tools&hash=item337e875464

And here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Mark-V-Tension-Handles-Set-of-Two-/190767583102?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6aa24f7e

If I'm not mistaken, one of the two studs is reverse threaded, so make sure the handle assembly includes both bolts so you're sure to get the one you need. It looks like both of the above auctions include the studs.

Thanks! I just bid on one of them. The screw I'm missing is normal threaded.

jhut83 wrote:Thanks! I just bid on one of them. The screw I'm missing is normal threaded.

There wer other options as well in case you don't win the one you bidded on - just search "Shopsmith Handle" on E-Bay and I think I saw at least four versions of the same handle being sold.

I likely have a set. Problem being my versions are all much newer than yours and I feel certain will not fit. Jim

fjimp wrote:I likely have a set. Problem being my versions are all much newer than yours and I feel certain will not fit. Jim

What has 'changed'? (other than the ribbing/knurling);)

[quote="JPG40504"]What has 'changed'? (other than the ribbing/knurling)]

My brother bought two older machines which have differing configurations than mine. One of his was in poor condition and mine wouldn't fit. Sorry I see nothing, hear nothing and know even less Jim

When I purchased my last 500 (shopsmith 1980), used, it was missing the handles. The guy said he would look for them but he never contacted me so I went to the bay and got a set off off an older machine with the more rounded, longer spaced grip. They fit fine. Sorry I don't have a year for the older ones but I have seen the handles on pre-shopsmith machines.

Ed

fjimp wrote:My brother bought two older machines which have differing configurations than mine. One of his was in poor condition and mine wouldn't fit. Sorry I see nothing, hear nothing and know even less Jim

"Is a puzzlement"! I have not seen any differences(yet?) other than the 'ribbing' on the handles.

Methinks yer brother had end casting funkiness or the screws were not retracted sufficiently when trying to attach them.

I've spent too much time looking at all the beautifully restored machines on here. I'm fighting the urge to tear mine down and do the same.

Lube it, align it, and USE it. Forget the looks, it's a TOOL!:D