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MARK
V (Model 500)
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Magna
America put this 5-in-1 tool into production. The MARK V has been
the main product ever since. Many times, you can tell the age of a
MARK V by it's color.
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1953
to 1960 |
Green-These
units had a Gilmer Drive System (the inside of the top belt is like
a tank track). These units were a single bearing spindle. 3/4 Hp motor
was the standard. An information packet, including copies of parts
lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1960
to 1963 |
Brown/Gold/Tan/Anniversary
Model- The introduction of the Poly-V drive system (the inside
of the top belt is a serpentine). An information packet, including
copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1962 |
The
1-1/8 Hp Motor was introduced. An information packet, including copies
of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1963
to 1967 |
Gray-Smooth
Texture- These were the next units to have the Poly "V" drive
system. An information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners
manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1964 |
The
current Poly-V drive system is standard. Then the Magna America Corporation
relocated. MARK V went out of production. An information packet, including
copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1972 |
Shopsmith,
Inc. was formed the MARK V was back! |
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10/1984 |
Gray-Rough/Texture-
Shopsmith upgraded the Poly-V drive system beginning with serial number
190000 to the 2-Bearing Quill to provide more spindle stability. An
information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners manuals
and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1985
(Model 510)
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MARK V Model 510 was introduced with an improved, larger table
system, more user conveniences and unlimited expandability. Model
500s can be upgraded to the Model 510. An information packet, including
copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1991 |
MARK
V Models were introduced with the "C" Headstock and Red Safety Key
Switch. An information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners
manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1996 |
510
became primary 5-in-1 tool An information packet, including copies
of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1999
(Model 520)
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The
MARK V PRO Fence system is introduced to provide the professional
and serious woodworker a 'beefier' set up to enhance their MARK V
table saw capacities. An information packet, including copies of parts
lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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Other
Units That Have The Name Of Shopsmith On Them Note: These Units
Were NOT Manufactured By Shopsmith, Inc.
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1947
to 1953
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10E
(Experimental) & 10ER (Experimental Revised) These Machines were
distributed to Montgomery Wards and many are still in use today. They
had exposed belts and were put on hand made benches. Shopsmith, Inc.
has NO repair parts for these tools. An information packet, including
copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1958
to 1960
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Mark
II (5-in-1) This unit was made exclusively for Montgomery Wards.
It was not made of the same quality as the MARK V. The MARK V Headstock
will fit on the Mark II frame. Shopsmith, Inc. has NO repair parts
for these tools. An information packet, including copies of parts
lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered HERE.
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1960
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Mark
VII (7-in-1 tool) Included a spindle shaper & dust collection
system. The unit could be tilted in either direction. Plastic racks
controlled Headstock movement. The MARK V Headstock will fit on the
Mark VII frame (the plastic rack must be removed). It also has a plastic
speed control that tends to melt with extended use. Shopsmith, Inc.
has very few repair parts for these tools. An information packet,
including copies of parts lists, owners manuals and more, can be ordered
HERE.
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1960
(Approx.)
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Sawsmith
(Radial Arm Saw) This was the best radial arm on the market at
the time. Different attachments allowed you to do similar things as
the MARK V. Shopsmith, Inc. has very few repair parts for this tools.
An information packet, including copies of parts lists, owners manuals
and more, can be ordered HERE.
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