I'm repairing my grandfather's Mark V in hopes of enticing my sister into the Woodturning craft.
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I'm repairing my grandfather's Mark V in hopes of enticing my sister into the Woodturning craft.
Russell Neyman.
Writer - Woodworker - Historian
Instructor: The Woodturning Experience
Puget Sound, Washington State
"Outside of a dog, there's nothing better than a good book; inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
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From the manufacturer? http://www.shopsmith.com/service/index.htm
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I don't believe Shopsmith still supports the Mark V.
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Russell,
If your looking for parts, ebay usually has several auctions going at the same time for whatever you might be looking for. It's a decent source for Mark V parts with a number of west coast guys that seem to have stuff all the time. Also, you might try the Shopsmith forum and inquire there. There's a few guys that post over there that rebuild and sell parts. Bill Mayo in FL is one name that comes to mind. http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/
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i just replaced the speed control rack gear on my Mark V with parts ordered from Shopsmith. They're still in business and suport the Mark V with parts.
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shopsmith speed control.jpg
Thanks, John. I'm in a remote area of Arizona this week with only a smartphone, and it's difficult to search effectively. This is a shot of the broken speed assembly. I did find a link to "the 25 most ordered Mark V replacement parts."
Last edited by Russell Neyman; 03-28-2015 at 5:25 PM.
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I would try Craigslists, I see Shopsmiths selling for anywhere from $200 to the sky is the limit. It might be more economical to buy a junker for parts to refurbish the one you are working on.
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