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Limited Edition · Heritage Series

THE CONVENTIONAL
MARK HEADSTOCK
IS BACK!

The mechanical headstock that made ShopSmith legendary is back — upgraded with a modern 1 1/8 HP motor and sealed precision bearings. Same legendary feel. Better than new.

Conventional Headstock

Upgraded 1 1/8 HP Motor

Modern motor with better torque and reliability than the original.

Sealed Bearings

Precision sealed bearings — no maintenance, no wear.

Heritage Mechanical Drive

Belt-drive system preserves the feel and sound of the original.

Limited Quantities

Built to order, offered exclusively to subscribers.

Specifications

Conventional Headstock

SpecificationValue
Motor1 1/8 HP, upgraded modern motor
Speed range700-5,200 RPM
Speed driveVariable speed belt drive
Drive typePoly-V belt drive
BearingsSealed precision bearings
QuillTwo-bearing quill
Safety switchIntegrated safety switch
Power cord8-ft, 120V
CompatibilityMARK 5, 500, 510, 520 series
AssemblyHand-assembled to order in Dayton
Warranty1-year parts and labor
Conventional Headstock control wheel
Pricing
$2,195
Currently Out of Stock

The Conventional Headstock is offered exclusively to newsletter subscribers. Quantities are extremely limited — we build each one by hand, to order.

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