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can anyone tell me the born on date for this unit?

The Shopsmith Model 10E was made by Magna Engineering Corporation and the first 250 units were shipped to West Coast Montgomery Ward stores in November 1947. The 10E became the 10ER later as changes and improvements were made to the tool. Some parts remained the same during the entire production of the Model 10E/10ER which lasted through 1953. Serial numbers for the production units made in the United States began with 1001 and went to around 102500. Tools made in Australia had a different serial number range. They were designated as a Model 10E but were actually equivalent to a Model 10ER.

amorris,

You have this topic titled 10E 131-2 and asked.

can anyone tell me the born on date for this unit?

Although I do know a lot about the Shopsmith Model 10E and 10ER I cannot answer your question without a serial number. If 131-2 is what you are asking about, that is not a serial number I recognize. As an example, the Logo/Serial Number Plate shown below is from a US made Model 10E and shows serial number 1033 at the bottom. It is one of those first 250 tools sold.

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There are serial numbers with an E, ER or R prefix which, for a time, indicates which plant, Eastern or Western, it was made in. I have not seen a serial number like 131-2.

131-2 IS like the part numbers used by Magna Engineering Corporation prior to November 1951. 131-2 as a part number is from the Variable Speed Changer assembly number 131-1X. 131-_ range part numbers are the individual part numbers used for the Speed Changer parts and 131-2 is the main frame.

Is this what you are asking about?

SN ER16596
Thanks for the info on where to find the SN.
Any one know the age of this unit?
I was my dads and I’m going to refurbish finally.

amorris,

Shopsmith Model 10E serial number ER16596 was made in the Eastern Plant. There are no records of when a particular tool was made so best guess estimates are all we can make. In this case it was likely later 1948 or early 1949. The picture below should be very similar to your Dad's Model 10E. It shows everything it would have come with originally plus it is on a bench and has Lathe Chisels in the picture.

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Is it possible to weld possibly with JB weld the table lifting arm?

I am guessing you have one that looks similar to the one below.

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I have seen one brazed back together, but I don't know if JB Weld is strong enough to hold it together during use.

They do show up on eBay fairly often so just buying another one should not be a problem.

John is right, I see them on EBay all the time. Here ya go…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234623952325?m ... media=COPY

Russ, looks just like that even broken in the same spot. I did check ebay and will most likely order from there.
Thanks for the info.
Alan

If that's a weakness in them I wonder if there would be any value in placing a piece of steel rod in the well on the back of the new one and pouring it full of JB to reinforce it?