I didn't see an intro page, so I figured I'd post one here. I just picked up a Shopsmith and am looking forward to getting it up and running. It's an older model, but I think I got a decent deal. Needs some cleaning and lubing but I'm hoping it will be a good piece.
I've read over some of the maintenance tips, but if anybody has any 'first time' tips or suggestions I'd be happy to read them.
And let me know what you think... I picked up a Greenie (as I've seen them called) with a serial number starting 360, so it's a Dec '59 model if I read that right. Came with a few accessories: Yuba bandsaw, Magna Jointer, Magna Jigsaw, Magna Belt sander, and some blades and sanding tubes. I've also got some pieces/parts that I don't know what they are, so I'm sure I'll have some questions.
Picked it all up for $500. Was that a steal, about average, or did I get taken? No worries about my 'feelings', I'd just like some honest opinions. All the Magna stuff is gold but I'm assuming its all compatible. Hopefully it's not a lower quality knockoff.
I'm fairly new to woodworking but am hoping to get in lots of practice.
Thanks
CLJ
New SS owner here
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mickyd
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Sounds like a pretty fair deal to me. Congrats. Go through the Sawdust sessions that discuss how to breakdown, inspect, lube, and maintain your machine.
Sawdust sessions - SS Reborn 1: Bargain or Basketcase, SS Reborn 2: Cleaning and Inspecting, SS Reborn 3: Rebuilding the Drive Train, SS Reborn 4: Rebuilding the Quill
Feel free to ask any questions. Lots of expertise here.
Don't forget to update you profile to show you live. Maybe ya got some neighbors. Help fill in our shopsmith owners map.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=4107&highlight=live
Sawdust sessions - SS Reborn 1: Bargain or Basketcase, SS Reborn 2: Cleaning and Inspecting, SS Reborn 3: Rebuilding the Drive Train, SS Reborn 4: Rebuilding the Quill
Feel free to ask any questions. Lots of expertise here.
Don't forget to update you profile to show you live. Maybe ya got some neighbors. Help fill in our shopsmith owners map.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=4107&highlight=live
Mike
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OK, here it is....
Turns out it's a Dec. 1959 model, according to the serial number.
I spent today cleaning things up and putting it together. The bandsaw needs some rubber on the wheels, but everything else runs like a top.
As shown, with the rip fence, second rip fence, table end, and the Magna jointer. In the "accessories" picture there is the bandsaw (Yuba), the jigsaw (Magna), the wide belt sander (Magna) and a few lathe pieces. It also came with some drum sander stuff and some stuff I can't identify. Some is home built and some is factory. I'll post pictures of those later and see if we can figure out what their for.
Turns out it's a Dec. 1959 model, according to the serial number.
I spent today cleaning things up and putting it together. The bandsaw needs some rubber on the wheels, but everything else runs like a top.
As shown, with the rip fence, second rip fence, table end, and the Magna jointer. In the "accessories" picture there is the bandsaw (Yuba), the jigsaw (Magna), the wide belt sander (Magna) and a few lathe pieces. It also came with some drum sander stuff and some stuff I can't identify. Some is home built and some is factory. I'll post pictures of those later and see if we can figure out what their for.
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I'm a little green myself
CLJ,
I don't know about the market you are in, but in my area getting a unit with all the additional tools for only $500 would be almost considered grand theft! I got my '55 with only the bandsaw (and no power coupling) for $400 and was lucky at that.
Take the advice of these guys and watch the Sawdust Sessions and read up. I'm in the process of tearing mine completely down and cleaning it all up before putting it back together and their help has been immeasurable.
Welcome to the forum and to the SS family.
I don't know about the market you are in, but in my area getting a unit with all the additional tools for only $500 would be almost considered grand theft! I got my '55 with only the bandsaw (and no power coupling) for $400 and was lucky at that.
Take the advice of these guys and watch the Sawdust Sessions and read up. I'm in the process of tearing mine completely down and cleaning it all up before putting it back together and their help has been immeasurable.
Welcome to the forum and to the SS family.
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.
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I agree, on your find, great job and welcome to the group. Just be careful these machines have a way of multiplying over and over again.
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I took be a trade to finally get a sander for a decent price for mine.
Again Welcome
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I took be a trade to finally get a sander for a decent price for mine.
Again Welcome
Bill 
Broken Arrow OK
MKV, 510, MKVll, 50th Anniversary 520 with Jointech saw train, Bandsaw, scroll saw, joiner, 6" Sander,Stand Alone Pin Router and Router Table, Strip Sander, Jigsaw & (4) ER's plus Jigsaw for ER. DC SS RAS
Broken Arrow OK
MKV, 510, MKVll, 50th Anniversary 520 with Jointech saw train, Bandsaw, scroll saw, joiner, 6" Sander,Stand Alone Pin Router and Router Table, Strip Sander, Jigsaw & (4) ER's plus Jigsaw for ER. DC SS RAS
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Welcome CLJ
As you can see we all seem to think you got a pretty good deal.
On the apparent new second topic here, "how I got my belt sander", I bought, restored and sold a '58 greenie to get mine along with a planer and a universal lathe tool rest.
Enjoy your new score and enjoy thje forum...and oh yes, post photos. We all like photos here.
Paul M
As you can see we all seem to think you got a pretty good deal.
On the apparent new second topic here, "how I got my belt sander", I bought, restored and sold a '58 greenie to get mine along with a planer and a universal lathe tool rest.
Enjoy your new score and enjoy thje forum...and oh yes, post photos. We all like photos here.
Paul M
Paul M ........ The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese
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JPG
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Not only did you get a bargain(IMHO), you also got one that appears to be in very good condition. All those Goldie colored SPTs are younger than the Greenie.
Two advice type comments:
1) Do not turn the speed dial unless the spindles are rotating.
2) Do lubrication throughout b4 using extensively.
Good Luck and Welcome!!!
Two advice type comments:
1) Do not turn the speed dial unless the spindles are rotating.
2) Do lubrication throughout b4 using extensively.
Good Luck and Welcome!!!
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange