1955 Mark V
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1955 Mark V
I have purchased a 1955 Mark V in very good condition, but would like to do some maintenance on it. Can anyone give me some tips? Is it possible to get inside the (green) belt housing?
Thank you,
Dave
Thank you,
Dave
Click here!jbooher wrote:Nick at Shopsmith is doing a series on repairing a old shopsmith. Go to Sawdust sessions and check out the last two.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
1955 Mark V
The Shopsmith, Nick is repairing/rebuilding, is a 1960s with the 1 1/8 HP motor and Poly-V drive.
The 1955 Mark V headstock has no access hole in the headstock, no oiling holes in the sheaves and has a Gilmer drive with a clutch that can be tested for slippage which should prevent tearing the teeth off the Gilmer belt if the quill stops suddenly. The motor is also a 3/4 HP motor. The Speed Control Dial has a different type of spring to prevent the speed control dial from vibrating and making noise. I cut an access hole in the headstock and drill oiling holes in the sheaves. I rebuild the clutch for 15-20 ft pds of torque before slipping. I have pictures of all the steps I do if anyone is interested.
The 1955 Mark V headstock has no access hole in the headstock, no oiling holes in the sheaves and has a Gilmer drive with a clutch that can be tested for slippage which should prevent tearing the teeth off the Gilmer belt if the quill stops suddenly. The motor is also a 3/4 HP motor. The Speed Control Dial has a different type of spring to prevent the speed control dial from vibrating and making noise. I cut an access hole in the headstock and drill oiling holes in the sheaves. I rebuild the clutch for 15-20 ft pds of torque before slipping. I have pictures of all the steps I do if anyone is interested.
jbooher wrote:Nick at Shopsmith is doing a series on repairing a old shopsmith. Go to Sawdust sessions and check out the last two.
Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
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Bill I am also very interested in viewing your pictures of all the steps.
People like you are what keeps me returning to this website, thanks for sharing.
Moe
People like you are what keeps me returning to this website, thanks for sharing.
Moe
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Is you are sending some pictures out I would love a set also. Have almost too many SS and still learning how to tune and fix them up.
Still learning.
Thanks
Still learning.
Thanks
Bill
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1955 Mark V
It looks as though it is time for a "mass mailing". I would also be very interested in seeing this photo series.
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