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Yes, the yoke is indeed tapered. Good point, though. Being heavier on the thicker side causes the yoke to naturally (gravitationally) place itself upside down. Gotta flip it over before threading in the speed control.

I failed to answer a question. I have used the Mark VII at table saw speed quite a bit, but also used a lot for lathe work, disc, drum and belt sanding. The band saw rarely leaves the end of the machine. (Although lately it has found a parking space on the Mark V. I have a spindle shaper and drill p...

I did see a YouTube video on a speed control from a 3D printer. It appeared to be as good as the original. (LOVE to have one :-). ) I also saw posts about the CNC programming concerning the cam curve. Both being impressive. (I am also an EE). MHO is that the curve will suffice for the purpose of the...

JPG. The Mark VII has done a lot of work in its lifetime. I am one who is kind to my machines. I've always kept the shafts for the sliding pulley shives properly lubricated ( quite anal about that actually). I always turn the machine off after completing each operation. And yes I do know to lower to...

Thanks JPG. I have a 1956 Mark V owned previously by uncles from each side of my family and also a 1966 Mark VII purchased new by my dad in 1966 when the 3/4 horse motor in his Mark V went out in the middle of building our house. I've been using the Mark VII for 50 years now. Rebuilt it myself (new ...

Does anyone know where I can get one of those metal speed controls for my Mark VII?