My first Shopsmith - Inherited

[solicitr]

The plate says it's a Mark 5. Are you still thinking it's a model 500?

Up until 1984, all Mk V's were "Model 500's" - but they didn't call them that, since it was the only model and it didn't need a number.

As I look at EBay I see a lot of reference to model ER and E. Is that something different from a Mark 5

The 10E/10ER was the original Shopsmith, the Mk V's predecessor. They have no parts in common.

[l0rens]

I guess that makes it a 1957 model.

The plate says it's a Mark 5. Are you still thinking it's a model 500? As I look at EBay I see a lot of reference to model ER and E. Is that something different from a Mark 5. I'm hoping to find a used 510 table upgrade (I put in a bid on one an hour or so ago) That seems like a way to get the upper and lower guards and a table that will make cuts to bigger boards more easy.

I have no idea who may have painted it gray. I'm pretty sure my uncle bought it used. Is there a place where you can purchase the shopsmit gray paint and get that texture with a spray can?

Right now I'm waiting for new manuals and the training workbook so I can figure out how to set up the various functions I've also been bidding for some of the accessories I'd like to have. I know I'd like to have the jointer, shaper and bandsaw. If its a bargain, there's no limit to what might be worth having.

Thanks for all the input!

[wa2crk]

Hi;
I think that may have been a Greenie at one time because there appears to be some remains of green paint in the photo of the table.
Looking through the table slot in the photo at the back of the trunnion there appears to be some green paint showing. Also on the end of the miter gauge casting there also appears to be some remains of green paint. Could also be a reflection though.
Bill