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I am so new to this that I don't even know how to plug it in yet, so I'll probably spend most of my time searching archives rather than contributing, but can someone just help me identify what I have?

A friend had this thing sitting in a storage shed for quite a long time, because he's not a woodworker and someone willed it to him.

He's letting me have it, I am very excited but first I need to know what model is it and then I need to search maintanance issues. Someone from this forum very kindly left a comment for me on my blog post, which is how I found this forum.

Thanks in advance, I will be watching all the Youtube videos too. !

****edited to add: I tried to look at pictures of the different models on this site when I registered, but the pictures wouldn't load. That's why I'm asking, sorry!

Welcome:

I see Mark V model 510 with a jointer mounted on the left side. Also a DC3300 dust collector in the background and lots of accessories.

Don't move that speed control dial unless the machine is turned on! The machine should be cleaned and lubricated. Follow this thread. http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=7092

Al

you have a Mark V 510 with a jointer and dust collector

thank you thank you!

Now I am terrified though -- the guy who gave it to me gave the wheel a turn while he was loading it into my garage -- he's clueless and so was I, has it probably been damaged!?

No, it's probably fine.

Missfixit
Welcome to the family and the forum!! You may want to update your profile with your city and state so that in case you get in over your head there might be someone close enough to lend a hand.
The first thing that I would suggest is that you lubricate the machine and go over the whole thing very carefully.
I see that the speed control is in the fast position and that is a good thing because that is where it should be for lubrication.
Also when lubricating the machine MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL OUTLET!! The reason is that the on/off switch is directly opposite the access cover and the switch will have full 110V whenever the machine is plugged in. Also algale mentioned not turn the speed control unless the machine is turned on, however, if you do turn the switch on and the shafts do not turn don't try to turn the speed control handle as damage will occur.
You have a model 510 and it will have a serial number on the vent plate on the left end of the headstock or a date code on a sticker. Thiose two things can tell you when it was produced.
Good luck and we like pictures and questions so send 'em out.
Bill V

Just don't make a habit of it. Also try to follow the recommendation of turning it to lowest speed when you shut it down.

ok I printed out the pdf "Stripping Down the Headstock". I am getting started tonight. I have not even attempted to plug the thing in. When the guy first brought it over I was going "yaaaay I'm going to build cabinets where's the on switch?"
My dad said Whoa, maybe you should wait until you figure out what's what.

So glad I joined here first before I tried to use it. This thing looks soooo much more complicated than my Miter saw. ha
(I'm in South Carolina I'll update my profile, thanks)

terrydowning wrote:Just don't make a habit of it. Also try to follow the recommendation of turning it to lowest speed when you shut it down.

"Before" you shut it down...


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missfixit wrote:This thing looks soooo much more complicated than my Miter saw.

It is.

On the other hand, you've found your way to what is an extremely friendly and helpful forum If you get in over your head, people will hold your hand through any maintenance or operation question you have and can usually help you diagnose and fix anything that can go wrong with one of these machines, especially if you post pictures of your problem.

The machines are pretty robost and can take a lot of abuse without breaking. The speed dial is one of the more fragile components but luckily the guy who spun the dial with the power off set it to fast and left it there. The damage is more likely to occur when shifting from fast to slow with the power off. Chances are the speed dial is ok.

Al