Shopsmith Mark 5 Goldie Restoration: Post-Project Review and Lessons Learned

After restoring my 1961 Shopsmith Mark 5 "Goldie" (the Goldie/Golden Shopsmith!), I promised a final summary video covering what I learned, the mistakes I made, and how the machine performs today. A viewer reminded me I never did it... so here it is!

In this video, I walk through the finished machine, all the accessories I've restored (jointer, jigsaw, planer, etc.), and share my honest thoughts after using it for over a year. I also discuss my next big Shopsmith project: restoring a 1954 Shopsmith "Greenie."

Key Topics & Timeline:

0:48 - Full Tour of the Finished Goldie & Storage Cart

1:00 - Shopsmith Accessories (Jointer, Jigsaw, Planer, Sander)

2:40 - Mistakes I Made (The Roll Pin Fiasco)

3:30 - Restoring the Way Tubes (Rust 911, Mini Lathe & Eastwood Contour SCT)

4:30 - Paint Colors Used (Hammered Silver, Gold, and Bronze)

5:06 - Polishing Tips (Hand Polishing vs. Buffer)

5:54 - Quill Upgrade and Motor Issues (Belt Burnout Fix!)

7:05 - Speed Increaser Setup and Workaround

9:10 - Using the Shopsmith as a Table Saw vs. SawStop

10:38 - Warning: Shopsmiths Are Addictive! (Introducing the 1984 500)

12:43 - NEXT PROJECT REVEAL! (The 1954 "Greenie" Restoration)

14:04 - Goldie Running Test

If you have a Shopsmith or are thinking about restoring one, let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments!

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Time Topic
0:00 Intro and Apology for the Delay
0:48 Full Tour of the Finished Goldie
1:00 Shopsmith Accessories (Jointer, Jigsaw, Planer)
2:40 Restoration Mistake: The Headrest Roll Pin
3:30 Way Tube Restoration Tips (Rust 911 & Eastwood SCT)
4:30 Paint Colors Used on the Restoration
5:06 Polishing Tips: Hand Polish vs. Power Buffer
5:54 Double Bearing Quill & 1-1/8 HP Motor Upgrade
6:12 Troubleshooting: Why I Burned Up Drive Belts
7:05 Speed Increaser Setup & High-Speed Adjustment Hack
9:10 Goldie Table Saw vs. SawStop (Why I use it for Dado Cuts)
10:38 Shopsmith Addiction: The Second Mark 5 (1984 500)
12:43 Next Restoration Project: 1954 Shopsmith "Greenie"
14:04 Running Test and Engine Sound
14:51 Final Thoughts on Shopsmith & Future Plans

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