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Hi all. Long time lurker and new shopsmith owner with too many questions than I can type, but here it goes. Got a old greenie from the 50's with jointer, band saw and many bits, turning tools, and parts. Like you have said it does get addicting. The following week I picked up a 1983 mk5 for $50 in great shape, but with no accessories. My first of many questions is are the parts interchangable? I know the headstocks are different, and later table systems have also changed. I assume the bandsaw and jointer are, but the fence from the greenie does not seem to fit the gray machine. Are the tailstocks the same? and lastly, for parts that are interchangable, is it sacrilegious to paint it a different color than origional? Thanks for any help.

Rick