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freqlord
03-19-2013, 20:55
Don't really know if this is the proper place for this, so mods, please move if necessary.

When my grandad passed about 25 years ago, he lefty dad with his old shop smith. Not sure of the age, but I will be posting pictures. Anyways, the belts started going out in it, and I'm curious to see if anyone local can fix it or know of anyone in the area to fix it.

It's probably one of my favorite pieces f machinery and I'd hate to let it break and collect dust.
thanks everyone!
thebolt
03-19-2013, 21:00
Contact the local Shop Smith dealer and you will be taken care of.
SideShow Bob
03-19-2013, 21:03
If the numbers on the belts are still readable, you can cross reference them for replacements. Or you can take them with you to get visual matches.
Try larger auto parts stores and or Graingers.
BPTactical
03-19-2013, 21:19
What SlimeShowBlob said.
Granger can match them up if you take an old one in.
Ah Pook
03-19-2013, 21:42
Got a '52 vintage 10-ER. Mine has the adjustable RPM set-up, so the belts are different .

This is the go to guy for old Shopsmith.
http://mkctools.com/
And he runs this Yahoo board.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/index.htm?

Here is some dating info on the Mark V series (54-87).
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/23712081/395389551.jpg
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/23712081/395389558.jpg
freqlord
03-19-2013, 21:49
Thanks gents!! I'm going to check this out!!
freqlord
03-19-2013, 21:49
I need to look at mine but I believe we have the same one!


Got a '52 vintage 10-ER. Mine has the adjustable RPM set-up, so the belts are different .

This is the go to guy for old Shopsmith.
http://mkctools.com/
And he runs this Yahoo board.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shopsmith10ERusers/

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/index.htm?

Here is some dating info on the Mark V series (54-87).
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/serialnumber.htm

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/23712081/395389551.jpg
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/23712081/395389558.jpg