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Dusty suggested I create this poll rather than himself. I have never done one, so hopefully I will get it right. I hope to be able to allow more than one 'vote' so those with more than one ShopSmith can indicate all of them.

Many of you will have 'upgraded' models, and I request you specify the upgraded model rather than its original designation. I feel it is more meaningful what you are actually using than what it was when obtained.

You are encouraged to specify any upgrades you have installed in a post. That includes a Power Pro upgrade.

It will be more productive to our gaining a better understanding of the different model variations if you create a post in this thread which may include details such as Manufacturer, Serial Number/Date Code, paint color/texture, other physical attributes(tube size, table front style), Poly-V\Gilmer(1 1/8hp\3/4hp), Headstock(A\B\C). Please only include these 'details' if you understand the differences.

The link below is to the initial thread created by Dusty. It will provide much insight into what is being attempted here.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=80552#post80552

The link below references a summary of model differences as I understand them. If you can add to it or elaborate on it or offer corrections etc. please do so. Here or there, either one will do.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=6

I have an older unit that is upgraded to a 520.

I use a 510 purchased at the Cincinnati Store in 1989-90. $1,299
It still looks and runs like brand new.

My unit is a V that I upgraded to a 510R and recently changed to a "Power Pro" headstock.

ray1942

pinkiewerewolf wrote:I have an older unit that is upgraded to a 520.

Pinkie! Glad to see you are 'alive' and 'well'.

1987 510 new, upgraded to 520, and now Power Pro.

Details:
Shopsmith Inc Mark V 500, SN SS-155672 (SN list date 1983 purchased new Jun 83) Paint - Gray-Rough (splatter) Tube Size 1.75, Poly-V, 1 1/8 hp, Single bearing quill upgraded to double bearing soon after catalog availability, Headstock B, Purchase price $950 June 83 called it 30th anniversary sale.

Shopsmith Inc Mark V 510 (I upgraded to 520 when they came available about 99), SN 510. 008530 (SN list date 1987 purchased used 88 or 89), Paint - Gray-Rough (splatter), Tube Size 1.75, Poly-V, 1 1/8 hp, Double bearing quill, Headstock B

EDIT:
Memory after 27 years some times gets a little fussy. Now it is time to look for paper work. Hah about 10 ft from my desk I find a yellow invoice with red letterhead says Shopsmith
City - Houston TX Date - 6/2183
Sales person 322 E Weitz Customer Jerry XXXXX Deer Park TX
Qty 1 Part# 500009 Mark V Total value $1299.00 Discount $350 Net Price $949 with Std drill package, Router kit, Molding insert, Shaper kit, Lathe kit, Sanding kit, Casters, 5/8 Arbor, Tax 5%, Total 1592.85 Shipping Collect. Delivery date was 7/5/83
Serial Number is SS-155672
This is before the double quill bearing. The paint is gray splatter texture.

Bought March of this year, serial no. 292248 (built March 1955), came with bandsaw and most standard accessories. Paid $400, brought it home, took it apart (with help from forum), cleaned everything, replaced power cord and one bearing (quill), and put it back together (with a LOT of help from this forum) and been making sawdust whenever I can.

This is my second SS. I bought one back in the mid-90s that had practically every SPT, bandsaw, jointer, sander, for $1200 (if I remember right) and later sold it when we sold the house and I lost my shop space (moved into an apartment). Have regretted that ever since. I'm currently looking for a 2nd SS and recently missed a 510 with jointer and bandsaw in a garage sale for $400 by about FIVE minutes! That sucked.

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10E-snE3779-Third owner-has many 10ER parts/accessories-originally gray, now dark blue-has 5 speed changer-has 2 1/2" jointer and a drawer full of 'other' stuff.

Mark 5-sn262815*-Magna Engineering(sand cast headstock[A])-3/4hp A.O.Smith motor *This is a collection of scrounged parts from all over. It was originally intended to be a SPT storage station, but I added the headstock(with poly-v innards) and it is now intended for a sanding station(disk,belt,strip). May try pen turning on it(carriage included).

Mark 5-sn377425-Magna American-purchased new in 1962. Itsa Goldie with poly-v and 1 1/8hp 115\230v 50\60hz motor. Due for a rebuild after 510 below is done. Rubber/cambric wires to motor(cracking, breaking off). Still has original bearings, but quill needs new one.

Mark V-sn51003056-Shopsmith, Inc.-gray splattter-nothing remarkable about it. I am its third owner-second owner had no clue re maintenance-hence being 'rebuilt'. It came with a bunch of jigs(first owner), a drawer full of accessories and a lathe duplicator.

Mark VII-snUnknown-Magna American Major rebuild in process(very little progress lately ) I assume the third(or greater) owner. Purchased on E-bay. Gradually replacing missing parts. Is now I believe 'complete' though not yet fully reassembled.

fiatben wrote:Bought March of this year, serial no. 292248 (built March 1955), came with bandsaw and most standard accessories. Paid $400, brought it home, took it apart (with help from forum), cleaned everything, replaced power cord and one bearing (quill), and put it back together (with a LOT of help from this forum) and been making sawdust whenever I can.

This is my second SS. I bought one back in the mid-90s that had practically every SPT, bandsaw, jointer, sander, for $1200 (if I remember right) and later sold it when we sold the house and I lost my shop space (moved into an apartment). Have regretted that ever since. I'm currently looking for a 2nd SS and recently missed a 510 with jointer and bandsaw in a garage sale for $400 by about FIVE minutes! That sucked.

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FWIW, The speed release lever(mounted under the switch and now resting on the top outside of the speed dial) should be behind the speed dial. It is supposed to provide a high speed limit(just above 'saw-joint') that is overridden by depressing that release lever. That button on it rides in the groove in the back of the speed dial. Itsa PITA if you go to rout speeds often. It also functions as an anti-rattle spring.