New Member/Magna Bandsaw Question
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:53 pm
Hello all,
I am the third owner of a 1958 Shopsmith 500 Mark V and am almost done restoring it. When I bought it let's just say it barely ran and as a vehicle mechanic I had to make it run again. Four bearings, both belts, a new power switch and cord, and lots of TLC and elbow grease later I am almost ready to put it back in service. As soon as I get my rebuilt control sheave I can put the headstock back together and I'll see what she can do. While I was perusing Craigslist I came across a 1956 Magna Bandsaw but unfortunately the sweet elderly lady I bought it from did not have the owner's manual. Does anyone have one in PDF for this year machine or do I have to use the newer manuals that are on S/S's website? I am also trying to figure out how to get a new plastic cover for it; I'd really like it to say Magna on it (just to keep it original). Any ideas on where I might find one of these rare gems?
I am the third owner of a 1958 Shopsmith 500 Mark V and am almost done restoring it. When I bought it let's just say it barely ran and as a vehicle mechanic I had to make it run again. Four bearings, both belts, a new power switch and cord, and lots of TLC and elbow grease later I am almost ready to put it back in service. As soon as I get my rebuilt control sheave I can put the headstock back together and I'll see what she can do. While I was perusing Craigslist I came across a 1956 Magna Bandsaw but unfortunately the sweet elderly lady I bought it from did not have the owner's manual. Does anyone have one in PDF for this year machine or do I have to use the newer manuals that are on S/S's website? I am also trying to figure out how to get a new plastic cover for it; I'd really like it to say Magna on it (just to keep it original). Any ideas on where I might find one of these rare gems?
