Description
In 1947, the Magna Engineering Model 10-E Shopsmith was introduced. This multi-function woodworking machine with a small, space-saving footprint -- 55
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inches long and 21 inches wide that converts into five main woodworking tools – Wood Turning Lathe, Circular Saw w/Tilting Table, table Vertical Drill Press, Disc Sander and Horizontal Boring Machine turned the woodworking world upside down.
Around 300,000 of these power tools were sold to returning servicemen and anyone interested in doing woodworking as a hobby, for profit, or just to take care of his home.
Today, these10-E (Experimental) and 10-ER (Experimental Revised) tools are prized possessions of anyone that can find them. Because they were sold between 1947 and around 1957 many of these machines have been relegated to barns, sheds, garages, and basements where power tool lovers find them covered in rust. They eagerly buy them up at auctions, barn, and garage sales.
Hence, the reason for this comprehensive Magna Power Tool Restoration Guide, created from the original product guides, instruction sheets, accessory catalogs, newsletters, which are vital for those seeking to restore, and use the most revolutionary power woodworking tool ever invented.
These amazing machines are engineered to operate in both horizontal and vertical positions, using a single motor and table. This is a huge benefit because the exact settings are transferred from one tool set up to another. This accounts for the precision that engineer types feel they can only achieve on single purpose tools.
In the first five years on the market, from 1947 to 1952, 600 Montgomery-Ward stores demonstrated and sold about 100,000 units. During that same time Magna decided the most productive and easiest to reach target audience would be the returning servicemen and the American Homeowner wanting to become woodworkers and handymen.
The best way to reach this audience was thru direct demonstrations at fairs, hardware stores, power tool dealers, and anyplace else they could draw a crowd. It is estimated another 200,000 units were sold at these venues. This is a concept the current owner -- RLF Brands --- uses to go to market. Contact them for the modern version of this incredible tool -- Shopsmith . com
If you are lucky enough to find one of these 300,000 power tools and plan a restoration the information you find in this book will be invaluable. This Book Includes -- Owner Guides for both models. One that came with a machine sold by Montgomery Ward and one that was sold through Magna Engineering. Additionally, you get Owner Guides for the Add On Jointer and Jig Saw.
Each includes: Packing List, Assembly, Operation, Wood Turning Lathe, Table Saw, Disc Sander, Drill Press, Horizontal Boring, Table Saw Adjustments, Applications, Safety Tips, Exploded Drawings. Repair Parts List. Drawings and Instructions for making the Shopsmith Mounting Bench, along with Retractable Caster assemblies.
A Tool Speed Chart for various tool configurations and operations. Instructions for installation and operation of a Variable Speed Changer. Trouble Shooting sheet for same. Instructions for the Power Mount Adapter Kit to accept Add On Tools – Jointer, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Sprayer, Band Saw. Also includes an Instruction Sheet on How to Mount Major Accessories on a Model 10-ER. Instruction for Installation of the mounting kit for the 4” Magna Jointer. Installation and Operation Instructions for the Miter Gauge Stop Rod, Magna Moulder, Shaper Fence, etc.
A 1950 and 1952 Accessory Guide. Magna SHOP NOTES & SHAVINGS – the Newsletter for 10-E/ER Owners offers Woodworking Tips, Jigs, Fixtures, Techniques, How To Articles and tons more data to help you restore and get the most out of your Power Tool Restoration project. You will discover many restoration tips among these pages. Includes 10 Issues consisting of 44 pages of power packed information!
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