Shopsmith Forums

Hello all: Newbie here, Thanks for the add to this awesome site! I just picked up this pretty complete package which is in very good lightly used condition but I am confused as to which parts list I should use? It is a MARK V with serial # 062388 so it looks like an '88 built but is it actually a model 555 or something else? I couldn't find any references to a model555. Any info is appreciated!, Thanks, Bob

Post a pix of the belt cover from the shaft side.

And the main table.

Here are the pictures, as can be seen it needs a little clean up here and there but I think I saved it in time before it got too bad. Everything works and appears to have all the pieces except the v belts etc. The cover hanging down and sitting on the shaft is only loose rivets holding the cover in place.
Thanks

From what I can see, it appears to be a model 500. I've never heard of a model 555 and don't think one was ever made.

Without seeing the table(s), the carriage looks like it could be a 505, 510, or 520. This webpage will help you determine which:
https://www.shopsmith.com/getting_start ... system.htm
The belt cover should have sheet metal screws and tinnerman clips to hold it on, similar to what hold on the motor pan.

Thank you for the info, it is a model 510. I appreciate the response and look forward to making it fully operational again.

The Model Numbers on those stickers can be confusing. Needless to say it is a Mark V and it is the Table/Fence System that determines if it is a 500 (the original table system), 510/505 or a 520. The Serial Number is the date it was made as those stickers show a date code rather than an actual serial number like older Shopsmith's have.