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Cleaning the Disc Sander Face
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:25 pm
by judebak
Hello everyone! I am a proud new owner of a Shopsmith Mark V, model 500 made in 1956 (I think based on the serial number). I recently purchased it at an estate sale for $225. It seems to run well, but I am cleaning and lubricating before I get to serious. I have included a picture.
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I do need some help on how to properly clean the disc sander before placing a new sanding disc. It is pretty well messed up and has quite a bit of the old sanding disc residue.
Thank you for your help.
Re: Cleaning the Disc Sander Face
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:33 pm
by jsburger
judebak wrote:Hello everyone! I am a proud new owner of a Shopsmith Mark V, model 500 made in 1956 (I think based on the serial number). I recently purchased it at an estate sale for $225. It seems to run well, but I am cleaning and lubricating before I get to serious. I have included a picture.
I do need some help on how to properly clean the disc sander before placing a new sanding disc. It is pretty well messed up and has quite a bit of the old sanding disc residue.
Thank you for your help.
A good soak in mineral spirits should do it.
Re: Cleaning the Disc Sander Face
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:54 pm
by judebak
Thank you!
Re: Cleaning the Disc Sander Face
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:44 pm
by JPG
If it was made in 1956, it is a Mark 5 Greenie. The disk is likely distic adhesive.
Welcome to the forum!
Re: Cleaning the Disc Sander Face
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:58 am
by judebak
JPG wrote:If it was made in 1956, it is a Mark 5 Greenie. The disk is likely distic adhesive.
Welcome to the forum!
Thank you!