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After Halloween is over I will be starting the breakdown of Magnus for cleaning. I plan to tear down to the most "nth" degree for this process. I realize that completion will take months. In the mean time (as for every project) I write out my plans and research.
My question is as so...
What are some of the inherent issues with the 10ER that I could resolve during breakdown and re-assembly of it? Is there vibration issues? does the motor not put out clean power? Should I reinforce anything?
My serial number suggests that it was forged around 1948-51. My concern to that was the quality of the material used. At that time frame most metals were slowly coming back from the war use and a lot of items were compromised with lesser grade stock. Someone tell me my fears are unfounded please.

Any help would be awesome rock on!

Based on my experience with these machines, your fears are unfounded! These 10ERs are solid, reliable, durable machines. This is the kind of thing people refer to when they say, "They don't make them like that anymore." How many power tools made in the last 20 years are still going to be around, still working with all original parts after 60 years of use and neglect?

The only drawbacks of the machine is the lack of a few modern conveniences. Speed has to be changed by moving pulleys. The motor is a little weak by today's standards. The table is a little small by today's standards. Etc.

You have nothing to be concerned about with the quality of this machine. I've restored two of them and they are really well made. I have marveled at how precise everything fits and the lack of cheap materials on these machines. That will be a great machine once it is restored. I've got 3 10E/ER machines plus a 510 and love 'em all! For info on restoration checkout this thread from MickyD: https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3503. He did a great job restoring one of these machines and documenting ever step along the way.

Checkout my latest restoration, using lots of tips from here and the 10ER User's Group on Yahoo here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kschwarz20/sets/72157629628899564/

Also, definitely checkout and join the Yahoo group for these machines. They are a great source of information, insight, resources, ideas, and parts related to how to use and restore these machines. You can find them here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/

heathicus wrote:Based on my experience with these machines, your fears are unfounded! These 10ERs are solid, reliable, durable machines. This is the kind of thing people refer to when they say, "They don't make them like that anymore." How many power tools made in the last 20 years are still going to be around, still working with all original parts after 60 years of use and neglect?

Yeah, and somewhere there was a picture of a 50s Buick parked on top of a 10ER !!!

This thread has lots of restorations in it. Many of them are 10ER's.
I've even got one in there myself.
When you get yours done we'll be expecting a post of it there.

Paul M

That's how I'd describe the 10er. I own 3, all from around 1951. Easy to restore, & they'll last another 60 years. Also, I heartily recommend the 10er user's group in the link above.

Thank you very much for the intel everyone!

I will be sure to use all resources available on this and other websites that everyone here shared so graciously with me.

I will also document both in text and pictures my progress.

Thank you for being so generous.

It's always great to see pics. I can never get enough of that. Good luck!