Which ShopSmith model do you use in your shop
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Which ShopSmith model do you use in your shop
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.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?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
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.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?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
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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
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I have an older unit that is upgraded to a 520.
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train. Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
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Pinkie! Glad to see you are 'alive' and 'well'.pinkiewerewolf wrote:I have an older unit that is upgraded to a 520.
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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
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
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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.
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.
hew
Shopsmith - Mark V 500, Mark V 510/520, Bandsaw, Jointer, Belt Sander, Scroll Saw, Strip Sander, Planer on powerstand, Router Arm w/under table router, Dust Collector, Ryobi BT 3000 TS, Porter Cable 12" Mitersaw, Routers - Hitachi M12V, M12VC Base & Plunge, Ryobi RE600, Porter Cable 690 Base & Plunge
Shopsmith - Mark V 500, Mark V 510/520, Bandsaw, Jointer, Belt Sander, Scroll Saw, Strip Sander, Planer on powerstand, Router Arm w/under table router, Dust Collector, Ryobi BT 3000 TS, Porter Cable 12" Mitersaw, Routers - Hitachi M12V, M12VC Base & Plunge, Ryobi RE600, Porter Cable 690 Base & Plunge
Lady Green
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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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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'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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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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