240 Volt Headstock

bhurley · Post by **bhurley** » Tue May 06, 2014 3:17 pm

I have lost track of the number of Shopsmiths I have had over the years - this is a first for me though. I bought a Shopsmith set up today that, firstly, had never been run. Secondly, it is a 240 volt headstock. Apparently when you buy a 240 volt unit you are required to put your own plug on the cord to suit your needs. This one has never even had the plug added.

This is really an exception for me. I'm curious as to just how many of these things are out there. Maybe its just new to me????

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Tue May 06, 2014 6:50 pm

bhurley wrote:I have lost track of the number of Shopsmiths I have had over the years - this is a first for me though. I bought a Shopsmith set up today that, firstly, had never been run. Secondly, it is a 240 volt headstock. Apparently when you buy a 240 volt unit you are required to put your own plug on the cord to suit your needs. This one has never even had the plug added.

This is really an exception for me. I'm curious as to just how many of these things are out there. Maybe its just new to me????

I know of no way to tell how many there are but I do believe that this has always been an option for the 505/510s. It was available when I bought mine.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue May 06, 2014 10:24 pm

My Goldie is dual voltage. Paid a $20 premium to get it new in 64. Had to wait fer one to be shipped from the factory.

P.S. It came wired for 115v, hence the 115v plug.