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Hudson, I don't know if there has been anyone in Denver that has sent you a PM yet but, in the meantime, you could try adding some extra weight to your Shopsmith to see if the 35 pounds of weight of the Universal Lathe Tool Rest would benefit you in reducing the vibration problem you are having. I c...

danielsegge,

Glad to hear you were able to get it installed and back to using your Shopsmith.

don1357, I really don't have an answer as to why that is happening and not a problem I have experienced. I have replaced the power cords going to many motors used on Model 10E and 10ER Shopsmith tools I have restored. Mostly doing it to replace cracked insulation and dangerous cords. A plus is givin...

Ed, You said I don't recall if the 505 had the holes in the table tubes. I am not sure if you are referring to the holes in the Fence Rail Tubes for the Thumb Screw Locks for the Connector Tubes or the holes on the outer edge for mounting the Fence Rail Tubes to the Tables during the first year, but...

No Floating Tables, Connector Tubes or Adjustable Legs in the pictures. That would be a 505.

Posting pictures of the problem you are having will be helpful. If I understand your problem correctly, just like the Model 500 original tables there is a greater distance from the front of the table to the mounting on the Extension Table Base. There is a difference between the front Fence Rail Extr...

It would be part of the Magna Line Tools Model 740 Magna 30” Wood Lathe P/N 74 000 (Floor Model P/N 74 008) Besides the SPT's of the day they also included other standalone tools like the Model 710 Magna 9” Tilt Arbor Bench Saw 71 000 (Floor Model - 71 008) Model 720 Magna 8” Tilt Arbor Bench Saw Mo...

John, You are correct in that Magna American Corporation was still in business into 1969. The proof is in that March 1969 Packing Slip. My guess is by that time they were only selling parts and accessories. The Mark 5 was discontinued in 1964 followed by the Mark VII and Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw by t...

rsheffe, You stated, My father-in-Law has a green SS, but the serial number is very low: 85004. It was bought a LONG time ago...most likely in the 50's or 60's. See the pic. He says it is a Mark IV (4), but doesn't have any documentation. Any clue what this thing is? The answer is in the picture bel...

rsheffe, The answer to your first question is yes. The Mark 2 uses a smaller width belt. The Drive V-Belt is a 34" long belt and a 3L not the more commonly used 4L Belt. I have found and purchased them for my Mark 2's. Look for a 3L340 size belt. Your Father-in-laws Mark 2 looks to be in pretty...