bdad80
Hope someone can help me here. I just bought a used ShopSmith MarkV that I haven't picked up yet and need to know the overall dimensions. I especially need the overall height to know if it will fit in the back of my minivan.
Thanks, Dave
shipwright
The legs come off very easily. I brought both of mine home (separately) in a volvo station wagon. And one had a bandsaw, a jointer, a belt sander, and a planer with it. The tailgate even closed. The minimum height is about 42". You probably don't even have to take the legs off, or at worst just one.
Paul M
beeg
Length = 72".
Height = 40".
Width = 19".
JPG
shipwright wroteThe legs come off very easily. I brought both of mine home (separately) in a volvo station wagon. And one had a bandsaw, a jointer, a belt sander, and a planer with it. The tailgate even closed. The minimum height is about 42". You probably don't even have to take the legs off, or at worst just one.
Paul M
Removing the legs(five screws each) is quite easy and lowers the center of gravity. With the legs on, it is top heavy(not a problem until rapidly cornering!:eek:) Also it is easier to handle and you do not need to worry about bending them(if dropped due to handling 'difficulty').;)
It also reduces the length slightly.
cocacola1012
beeg wroteLength = 72".
Height = 40".
Width = 19".
Width? Is that with or without table attached? I assume it is narrower with just the way tubes.
beeg
cocacola1012 wroteWidth? Is that with or without table attached? I assume it is narrower with just the way tubes.
I did knot include the table, since it's easily removed.
bdad80
Thanks for all the feed back. I'll probably leave the legs on and use rachet straps to hold it in place while bringing it home. It should fit in the van easily.
Although I have several other wood working tools, this is my first Shopsmith, so I'm sure I'll be back on here with more questions as I clean up this machine and get to know it.
Thanks again for all of the information.
beeg
PLEASE come back with more questions and pics.
a1gutterman
bdad80 wroteThanks for all the feed back. I'll probably leave the legs on and use rachet straps to hold it in place while bringing it home. It should fit in the van easily.
Although I have several other wood working tools, this is my first Shopsmith, so I'm sure I'll be back on here with more questions as I clean up this machine and get to know it.
Thanks again for all of the information.
We LIKE frequent posters!:D
mhn1957
Dave,
One great reason to take the legs off. I wheeled mine to my chevy blazer, took one set of the wheels off, put the wheeless side on the tailgate, got inside the car through the side door, pulled it mostly in, took the other set off, push it all the way in, packed the wheels, bandsaw, jointer, jigsaw, etc etc etc, and drove it home. I was able to do it all by myself, and really never had to lift more than one end at a time. :)
rdubbs
Hi Dave,
I just moved my 520 in a Grand Caravan without removing the legs, but I did remove the seats.
nomoman
rdubbs wroteHi Dave,
I just moved my 520 in a Grand Caravan without removing the legs, but I did remove the seats.
The SS has seats?? I know but I just had to say it..
kameljoe21
yeah i have seen them with seats too
heheh lol
bdad80
Well the new (to me) Shopsmith fit in the van with no problem. I'm now the proud owner of Serial #48412, which I believe was made in 1979.
So far I have gone thru the power head and blew the saw dust out, cleaned and lightly oiled all of the gears, and oiled the sheaves. It looks like new inside and out. I don't believe it has seen much use. I didn't notice any play in the quill and all seems to work OK.
A friend of mine bought a newer Shopsmith, and I remember it being quite noisy. The unit I just brought home is very quite, so I believe the bearings must be in decent shape.
The only bad news I found is the on off switch works intermittently. I hear that is pretty common though. I'll have to get a new one ordered.
One question I do have. Are all of the way tubes and frame tubes interchangable? I'm going to polish the all of tubes with a jig I'm making tomorrow (I'll take pictures). But, I noticed one of the way tubes has a mark were the carriage was overtightened. So I was going to swap them out with the lower tubes when I put it back together. Any advice will be appreciated.
Dave
stihlsawer
Good morning all! Can anyone tell me the height (floor to bandsaw top) of an attached bandsaw on a 510(1990s version)? Also, could you tell how wide a 510 is with the jointer attached? Thank you all in advance.
Trever
DLB
stihlsawer wrote
Good morning all! Can anyone tell me the height (floor to bandsaw top) of an attached bandsaw on a 510(1990s version)? Also, could you tell how wide a 510 is with the jointer attached? Thank you all in advance.
Bandsaw height: Varies slightly with adjustments, mine measures ~64-1/8" with wheels down and locked for rolling.
Jointer: Mine measures 33-1/4" total length, including the fence handle. There is some variation in the handle among models or age. I would call this depth when mounted though. The Jointer doesn't really make a difference on width of the machine as it does not extend out farther than the legs. With the exception that the guard may extend slightly outside the legs. This depends on which guard you have and where the fence is positioned.
- David
stihlsawer
Thank you for the information. I'm planning an outdoor enclosed Shop Smith closet located on a patio to house a future 510 and SPTs. I plan on leaving the band saw attached during storage. I do not have an enclosed shop right now, but am chomping at the bit to woodwork. Thanks again.
GetterDone
stihlsawer wrote
I'm planning an outdoor enclosed Shop Smith closet located on a patio to house a future 510 and SPTs. I plan on leaving the band saw attached during storage. I do not have an enclosed shop right now, but am chomping at the bit to woodwork. Thanks again.
Hello Neighbor,
I like your planning.
I will suggest building an Enclosure made of cedar.
You could also add a Little tin Roof.
(Double Door front exit) Possibilities and Design to your Idea's .
You can use the boards in later projects or use it indefinitely.
stihlsawer
Thank ya sir. Cedar is a great idea! I too thought of a double door as well. I have some prep to do first in extending my patio after I clear some junk weeds. I'll post some pics during the prep and closet build. Getting a new roof this coming week so I 'll have some 30 year shingles that will match my homes roof. Are you near me?
Trever
GetterDone
stihlsawer wrote
Thank ya sir. Cedar is a great idea! I too thought of a double door as well. I have some prep to do first in extending my patio after I clear some junk weeds. I'll post some pics during the prep and closet build. Getting a new roof this coming week so I 'll have some 30 year shingles that will match my homes roof. Are you near me?
Trever
I am about 150 miles west of Athens.
