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I have the PowerPro upgrade on order. My 520 is an upgraded 1986 model with a fresh set of bearings in the motor, and a dual bearing quill. Basically works like new.

I was thinking of getting a "junk" Shopsmith and moving my current "guts" to it as a second platform. However, I stumbled upon a 1958 Greenie which the owner tells me is in great condition. My though was that it might make more sense to put the powerpro in the greenie because it lacks the access port under the name plate, and overall reduce the amount of work that needs to be done.

For those more familiar with the older headstocks, does this sound reasonable?

PS: 1958 kinda resonates with me since I was made the same year.

Hi Paul
You may want to check with Bill Mayo on this site for his thoughts on that matter. He seems to prefer the Greenie castings because they are a sand casting rather than the pressure casting and are thicker on the average.
Also the lack of the inspection port on the rear of the headstock may be beneficial as that may add strength to the casting.
Just my thoughts.
Bill V

I have an "A" headstock patiently waiting with quill and lock for the upgrade.

JPG - Are you going to buy a PowerPro?

charlese wrote:JPG - Are you going to buy a PowerPro?

Have been fer a couple of years! DIY of course!!