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Another first Timer - I think I have a 1954 Mark V
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:52 pm
by crab
Hi, just joined the forum. Bought a Mark V yesterday, seller says the motor spins but throws the breaker if the belt is on.
As a complete newbie, I'll be needing a lot. looking forward to picking brains here. Serial # 272738.
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crab
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:33 pm
by JPG
Be aware a lot of refurbing($) is ahead of you.
Can you turn the quill shaft by hand?
The headstock and carriage are mounted backwards on the way tubes.
Interesting table height modification.
FWIW, an "A" headstock, likey a Gilmer drive.
P.S. it is a Mark 5.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:38 pm
by crab
JPG40504 wrote:Be aware a lot of refurbing($) is ahead of you.
Can you turn the quill shaft by hand?
The headstock and carriage are mounted backwards on the way tubes.
Interesting table height modification.
FWIW, an "A" headstock, likey a Gilmer drive.
P.S. it is a Mark 5.
All I've done so far is take the headstock and table off in order to get it in my station wagon. I'm not up to speed on the terminology yet. Is the quill shaft the shaft that appears to have the saw arbor on it? The arm that moves it back and forth moves smoothly, as did the headstock move nicely on the rails.
Also, what's the black colored support that is attached to the headstock? Is it non-stock?
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:41 pm
by crab
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:52 pm
by beeg
crab wrote:Also, what's the black colored support that is attached to the headstock? Is it non-stock?
Yep that isn't a SS product.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:54 pm
by dusty
It is worth $40 to anyone who wants to know that thye can tear down and rebuild a Shopsmith headstock...just for the experience of having done that.
If the motor works, that alone is worth most of your $40.
I'd have paid $40 for it in a minute because ther are other parts there that I would like to have. If I ever stumble across a similar deal, it will be photographed and highlighted in one of my threads.
Don't let your expectations get too high. Just tear it down, clean it up and then we'll see just what you have. Minimal rusat, I hope.
Plan on spending a few dollars for bearings and belts and maybe a switch.
Welcome to the group. We'll do our best to have you addicted.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:59 pm
by crab
dusty wrote:It is worth $40 to anyone who wants to know that thye can tear down and rebuild a Shopsmith headstock...just for the experience of having done that.
If the motor works, that alone is worth most of your $40.
I'd have paid $40 for it in a minute because ther are other parts there that I would like to have. If I ever stumble across a similar deal, it will be photographed and highlighted in one of my threads.
Don't let your expectations get too high. Just tear it down, clean it up and then we'll see just what you have. Minimal rust, I hope.
Plan on spending a few dollars for bearings and belts and maybe a switch.
Welcome to the group. We'll do our best to have you addicted.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:07 pm
by JPG
My guess is the black thing was a mount for a lamp.
Those angle irons are not oem either.
By quill shaft moving by hand, I meant rotate(rotate the thingie on the end).
I cannot tell for sure, but the thingie looks like it has a coupling hub on the end.
Be on the look out for other 'unusual' items. Take pix. We like to see innovations.
If you have not yet done so, see the sticky posts at the top of this forum.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:29 pm
by crab
[quote="JPG40504"]My guess is the black thing was a mount for a lamp.
Those angle irons are not oem either.
By quill shaft moving by hand, I meant rotate(rotate the thingie on the end).
I cannot tell for sure, but the thingie looks like it has a coupling hub on the end.
Be on the look out for other 'unusual' items. Take pix. We like to see innovations.]
thanks, will do. This video is great.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt2.htm
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:37 pm
by JPG
All of those are! Especially to a new bee!
Welcome bee!:D
