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I picked up a couple of Shopsmith Mack V 500's online the other day. The tubes, and some of the (BS) table surface is slightly rusty. What's the best way to clean them up?

Any other maintenance I should do? Their belts might be a bit old, and I'm sure they need some lube... The motors didn't want to spin at first, but they revved up in a minute. I know not to change the speed dial without it running...

Thanks, Jim

Read the maintenance threads. Lube is essential, as is proper alignment.

[quote="ShalomOrchard"]I picked up a couple of Shopsmith Mack V 500's online the other day. The tubes, and some of the (BS) table surface is slightly rusty. What's the best way to clean them up?

Any other maintenance I should do? Their belts might be a bit old, and I'm sure they need some lube... The motors didn't want to spin at first, but they revved up in a minute. I know not to change the speed dial without it running...

Thanks, Jim[/quote

Nice finds, I use mineral spirits with a green scotch brite pad for light rust and on the oxidized aluminum. The Johnsons paste wax. Heavy rust, penetrating oil and various grits of wet and dry aluminum oxide.