Shopsmith Repair and Inspection - Layman's Terms!

tmillie · Post by **tmillie** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:00 pm

There are so many threads to search through, I'm not sure where to start. But where does one find a thread about basic nuts and bolt inspecion and simple repair tips?

If not, this would be a great place to start one...

Basically: Say Hypothetically a guy just got a some what rusty old SS Mark V that runs, but is in rough shape. This guy is new to SS....what should he do..

Thanks...hopefully a thread already exists...

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:06 pm

tmillie wrote:There are so many threads to search through, I'm not sure where to start. But where does one find a thread about basic nuts and bolt inspecion and simple repair tips?

If not, this would be a great place to start one...

Basically: Say Hypothetically a guy just got a some what rusty old SS Mark V that runs, but is in rough shape. This guy is new to SS....what should he do..

Thanks...hopefully a thread already exists...

The first thing I would suggest you do is locate the appropriate manual for the model Mark V that you have and become very, very familiar with its content.

Then, I would suggest you spend a lot of time becoming equally familiar with the "Sawdust Sessions". Go here and Browse"

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm

Stay in touch with the folks here on the forum. Together we'll have you running a machine that purrs like a kitten.

You must not be talking about the "Goldie" you have pictured in your profile. That one doesn't look like a rusty old Mark V.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:07 pm

tmillie wrote:There are so many threads to search through, I'm not sure where to start. But where does one find a thread about basic nuts and bolt inspecion and simple repair tips?

If not, this would be a great place to start one...

Basically: Say Hypothetically a guy just got a some what rusty old SS Mark V that runs, but is in rough shape. This guy is new to SS....what should he do..

Thanks...hopefully a thread already exists...

Go to the Sawdust Sessions dealing with re-building a Mark V. ("re-born") Sessions 21,22,23 and 24. http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm

Right now the videos are not working for me, but I guess they are for some folks.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:10 pm

charlese wrote:Go to the Sawdust Sessions dealing with re-building a Mark V. ("re-born") Sessions 21,22,23 and 24. http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm

Right now the videos are not working for me, but I guess they are for some folks.

Yup, they seem to be working fine Charlese.

tmillie · Post by **tmillie** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:11 pm

Great....I don't have my manuel, but I've got 2 versions of the book "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone"

I'll download my manuel...

I bought two 1962 Goldie's (1 1/8HP) in the past 3 weeks. One works and looks like new, the other not so much, so I'm gonna be spending a lot of time both online, in the books, and in the shop. I can't wait!!