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I had been looking for a while for a good deal on a Mark V. I finally found one and picked it up the other day. Mark V 505 with saw, and extender table, sanding disc, and band saw attachment. It did not come with the coupler for the bandsaw, the lathe chuck or the drill press chuck. The lower guard for the saw was also broken, along with the power switch. I have already replaced the power switch and it works wonderfully. I do believe it is a 2006 model, I'm including a picture that shows the serial number I believe. I'm trying to find a drill chuck for a decent price that doesn't require machining, but will most likely get a used one off eBay. I hope to do some upgrades to it and keep it well maintained so that it will last me quite a while.

Serial number?

The serial number has been superceded by the date code.

LuckyCipher,

Welcome to the Shopsmith Forum.

Although the sticker says Serial Number it is a Date Code and yours was made March 23, 2006. Apparently, the Bandsaw was a popular accessory for the Mark V 505 as I have one made April 28, 2006, that I bought used and also came with a Bandsaw.

Hopefully yours came with the Owner's Manuals for the Mark V and Bandsaw. If not, I recommending getting them. A PDF of the Bandsaw Manual can be downloaded from the link below from here on the Shopsmith website. That one is for the newer Bandsaw with the Aluminum Table. A Mark V combination 520, 510, 505 Owner's Manual can be purchased from Shopsmith and is part number 845525 for $29.99. You could, as an option look for a used manual. Getting the combined manual would have you covered if you decide to upgrade.

https://www.shopsmith.com/_files/ugd/d5 ... 205b8c.pdf

As for the Power Coupler (part number 503574), Lathe Drive (P/N 505715) and Drill Chuck (P/N 505633 with key) they are easy to find. All three can be purchased new from Shopsmith through this website. They can be found used but a word of caution when buying a used Power Coupler, do be sure of its condition. The Power Coupler dates back to the mid 1950's and older ones could break due to age/condition. Any of the Drill Chucks made for the Shopsmith Mark models over the years will work. They all have a 5/8" bore to attach directly to the Quill's 5/8" reverse tapered Spindle. The Jacobs 3326 Drill Chuck from the 1950's is a popular one. The current Drill Chuck Shopsmith supplies (manufacturer unknown) is very similar in looks to the Jacobs 3326.

An upgrade that is easy to add is turning your Mark V 505 into a Mark V 510 with the addition of the 2 Floating Tables, 4 Connector Tubes and 2 Adjustable Support Legs. That is the difference between the 505 and 510 models. Floating Tables to make it a 510 would have to be found used since the Mark V 510/505 Models, like the Mark V 500 have been discontinued. As an option you could upgrade to the 520 model with the Pro Fence. It is the same Tables but a different Fence and Fence Rails.

Depending on what is broken on the Lower Saw Guard you could buy a replacement part to repair it. From the Home page menu look under Shop and in the drop-down menu Parts.