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Anyone on the Forums have a manual for this? . IMG_4186.jpeg I’m specifically trying to determine if there’s any option other than the dead center on the tailstock side. It appears to be machined from a single piece of metal with the cylindrical portion that slides into the tailstock casting. So I ...

Mark 2 with Variable Speed

A bit too far for me to drive, but I hope someone in the group will scoop this one up.

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chapmanruss wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 3:19 pm I have no explanation as to why the early indicators had a 0 to 8 range.

…then let’s ask the team at Magna Engineering!
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Shopsmith Home Craftsman’s Reference Library . IMG_4110.jpeg This is a pretty unique collection. I don’t believe I’ve seen another one boxed like this, and some analysis of the contents provides a hint as to why… . IMG_4113.jpeg So, the contents of the box includes: The new Mark 5 version of PTWFE ...

510 for $50 in central MA

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Model 10ER with Speed Changer - Free! - NYC area

Can’t really determine the overall condition or whether the Speed Changer pulley can be found, but free is free!

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the only issue I have found is that the retaining ring (see pic) has both ears broken off and is somewhat out of round. Believe it or not, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your retaining ring… I thought the same of one I was restoring. But when I got the “broken” ring off and compared it t...

An expression I’ve always used to describe any of the older Shopsmith models is the at they’re generally worth less than the sum of the the parts - in other words, selling components can often net more than you could get selling the machine as a whole. I also recommend people really look hard at the...

I attended this weekend’s Celebration of Woodworking event at SS HQ in Dayton. I sprung for the VIP tix, and really enjoyed the reception that was put together for us on Friday evening - we had a chance to catch up with the SS team (including owner, Nick Cupps), and meet some new and old friends in ...

docmirror wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2024 7:53 pm I think I found serial number 1!

Looks a bit more like Number 2, if you ask me…
(but I could fix it!)