Thread: Shopsmith 10E

I've just been given a Shopsmith 10E, Serial Number 2456. The motor runs, although the unit needs a new belt. I intend to use it solely in its horizontal drilling mode. I have the Shopsmith chuck, and the quill seems to move freely over its full travel. Two questions at this stage:
1* Does anyone have a 10E which they are using as a horizontal drilling machine? If so, I'd like some information about how well it works etc.
2* 2456 seems a very low serial number: I assume that means it was made in 1948 or 1949. Anyone able to give info re serial numbers?