New Forum Member with Questions
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:18 am
Greetings. New guy to the forums here. Had a few questions, and I figured this would be one of the best places to ask.
Little history: Back when I was a teenager in the 80's, my paternal grandfather had a Shopsmith. I don't know which model exactly, but I think it was a Mk. V. I remember the rotary speed dial on it. He passed in the early 90's, and unfortunately, my grandmother sold all his tools to church friends without even asking family first.
Fast forward to about 8 months ago. For the last 10 years or so I'd started getting back into woodworking. It runs strong in my family, on both sides. I'd always wanted a Shopsmith if I could ever find a good deal on one. And I finally did on Craigslist.
Found a guy not too far from me who had a Mk. V for sale. It was originally purchased brand new by his grandfather in the mid 2000's (around 2005 or 2006). However, before he even finished setting it up, he took ill, and eventually passed away. Far as the guy knew, it had never even been turned on. Just collected dust in his garage for 10 years or so. He was about to move, and just wanted it gone.
So, I basically got a "brand new" Mk. V, with the bandsaw attachment (with an extra new blade), all the lathe chisels, table saw blade & guard, disc sanding wheel, Drill chuck, bits, etc., for $1100. Power cord was still zip-tied in the new, coiled position. Even had the apron and hardback book. All the accessories were still new-in-box. Still had all the original paperwork that came with it, except for the actual bill-of-sale / invoice.
I've since also found and added the jointer attachment.
My question to you folks: How do I tell which model of Mk. V that I have? 500, 505, 510, or 520? Well, I know it isn't the 520...I don't have all the extended tables.
Here's a link to a photo of it on my FB:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... dca8fa1345
Thanks ahead of time!
-Az
Little history: Back when I was a teenager in the 80's, my paternal grandfather had a Shopsmith. I don't know which model exactly, but I think it was a Mk. V. I remember the rotary speed dial on it. He passed in the early 90's, and unfortunately, my grandmother sold all his tools to church friends without even asking family first.
Fast forward to about 8 months ago. For the last 10 years or so I'd started getting back into woodworking. It runs strong in my family, on both sides. I'd always wanted a Shopsmith if I could ever find a good deal on one. And I finally did on Craigslist.
Found a guy not too far from me who had a Mk. V for sale. It was originally purchased brand new by his grandfather in the mid 2000's (around 2005 or 2006). However, before he even finished setting it up, he took ill, and eventually passed away. Far as the guy knew, it had never even been turned on. Just collected dust in his garage for 10 years or so. He was about to move, and just wanted it gone.
So, I basically got a "brand new" Mk. V, with the bandsaw attachment (with an extra new blade), all the lathe chisels, table saw blade & guard, disc sanding wheel, Drill chuck, bits, etc., for $1100. Power cord was still zip-tied in the new, coiled position. Even had the apron and hardback book. All the accessories were still new-in-box. Still had all the original paperwork that came with it, except for the actual bill-of-sale / invoice.
I've since also found and added the jointer attachment.
My question to you folks: How do I tell which model of Mk. V that I have? 500, 505, 510, or 520? Well, I know it isn't the 520...I don't have all the extended tables.
Here's a link to a photo of it on my FB:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... dca8fa1345
Thanks ahead of time!
-Az
I was pretty sure it wasn't a 500, but other than that, no idea.
I'm sure they have been sold for slightly more for some perceived collector value, but I don't believe that's common. I think I saw one of those cover plates on eBay this week. Mechanically the same. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong here.