ShopSmith

[Daniel Critchfield]

I recently pulled out my father=in-law's what I believe is a Shopsmith. A little history: My wife remembers her dad using this in Portugal (they were missionaries there). When they moved back he brought it with him. She doesn't recall if he took with him there or bought there. My biggest question is this a Shopsmith? OR, did my Father-in-law modify it as the pieces wore out? I've watch him use it as a table-saw and use the lathe with just the basic chuck and center. Also, I was wondering if a chuck for turning bowels was available for this machine?

 

[BobCoates]

I am pretty sure it is not a Shopsmith. The ways n SS are round and not as long as what is pictured. It looks like a very well constructed lathe. If it works use it. As far as a chuck, you would need to know the spindle threads, SS are 5/8" shaft and are available. Suggest you post on SS form here https://forum.shopsmith.com/search.php?search_id=newposts&sid=ce632953e3edb0a4546f71a7e8066204 to get interesting comments.

 

[Daniel Critchfield]

Bob, that what threw me off was the square tubing on this machine in trying to figure out what brand it is.

 

[Robert Santore]

I have 4 10ERs at the moment, and I'm pretty sure that's not any model Shopsmith ever produced.

 

[Curt George]

Hello.
That is a pretty nice homemade lathe, But It is NOT a Shop Smith.

C.A.G.