Just "inherited" a Shopsmith Mark V - 1950's model?
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judaspre1982
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JPG
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Good! Now the masses lecture need not be delivered!:Djudaspre1982 wrote:This is the stop spring JPG speaks of.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=4032
Check out this thread also. Posts 68 & 69 give more ways to help identify your Greenie.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=62589#post62589
Dave
Also look this thread over. Check out posts 68 & 69 for more info.
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JPG
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For the record! We are NOT 'throwing it out'! We are keeping it, AND distributing it!:Dcopperhill wrote:I can use all the info you guys are throwing out. Just so you know, I am not going to clog things up by replying to everyone. But I am checking this thread often.
This be how we educate each other!
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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bhurley wrote:I will give you a tie bar if you'll simply pay the freight. For that matter I will do the same for the legs if you can stop your order. I have several of these.
Just let me know.
Good Luck
Kudos for that generous offer!!!!!
I will be in Sevierville next month.
What else ya got?:D:D:D:D
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
my thoughts
Given the unknowns on this machine, and your unfamiliarity with it, I would be tempted to recommend you grab a box of ziplock baggies, a deck of index cards, your camera, and contemplate a complete disassembly, repair/refurbish and reassembly. This way you will know your machine intimately, resolve any potential issues up front, and probably be able to look forward to decades of use with only periodic maintenance.
I bought a '55 and took it completely apart, including the headstock. I asked these guys on here about a million questions and always got great answers. I now have a running machine that I feel comfortable with in every respect and am looking forward to a lifetime of woodworking on it.
I bought a '55 and took it completely apart, including the headstock. I asked these guys on here about a million questions and always got great answers. I now have a running machine that I feel comfortable with in every respect and am looking forward to a lifetime of woodworking on it.
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.
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Thanks
Gentlemen, your graciousness and advice has been excellent. Thank you. I have been away for both work and family obligations. In the meantime, I have been steadily working on my SS Greenie. I have printed out the parts exploded views and gotten to know my machine. The only part I have not torn down is the motor. I have been applying rust remover where needed and waxing with furniture paste. The headstock and attachments now move effortlessly. I also sprung for the over arm router attachment. Which I haven't yet attached. The bolt that holds the arms in place when in the drill press position is missing.
I have ordered the 5/8 arbor for the saw blades and also the below and above guards. I ordered new blades for the joiner. I also ordered the arbor for the shaper/dado. Heck, add in the planer I bought off craigslist and I have a cabinet shop - of course without the cabinet maker. I am starting to think that if it wasn't for sentimental value, I may have broke even buying a new SS - ha ha.
I have a question about the speed control. I understand it is essential that I always return to the slow position before turning the unit off. However, I am unclear on the number of revolutions to turn it to bring up to proper speed. I am able to judge the speed by eye and feel. But is there a formula for the specific number of turns when adjusting speed?
I actually have several questions, but will be gradual in asking for my benefit and the forum. Also is it better forum etiquette to ask these questions in individual new threads?
Thanks again, Bill
I have ordered the 5/8 arbor for the saw blades and also the below and above guards. I ordered new blades for the joiner. I also ordered the arbor for the shaper/dado. Heck, add in the planer I bought off craigslist and I have a cabinet shop - of course without the cabinet maker. I am starting to think that if it wasn't for sentimental value, I may have broke even buying a new SS - ha ha.
I have a question about the speed control. I understand it is essential that I always return to the slow position before turning the unit off. However, I am unclear on the number of revolutions to turn it to bring up to proper speed. I am able to judge the speed by eye and feel. But is there a formula for the specific number of turns when adjusting speed?
I actually have several questions, but will be gradual in asking for my benefit and the forum. Also is it better forum etiquette to ask these questions in individual new threads?
Thanks again, Bill
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copperhill
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bhurley wrote:I will give you a tie bar if you'll simply pay the freight. For that matter I will do the same for the legs if you can stop your order. I have several of these.
Just let me know.
Good Luck
Wow and thanks for the offer. I had ordered a leg and casters already - installed. As for the tie bar. I am not sure I can get the old one off. There is an aluminum bar with 4 screws holding it on. The screws are rusted tight and the allen heads are stripped. How essential is it to change this tie bar?
Thanks again for your generous offer.