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I did receive the metal handles from MKCTools. Installed very easily and are a perfect solution. Can't imagine why Shopsmith would not have supplied the tool rest with something like this to begin with except for cost savings. These work very well and are about the same price point as the replacemen...

Thanks for all of your help. I just ordered the metal set of handles from MKC Tools. They look like just the thing. I will do some more searching of the older posts to see what is available for rest options.

Purchased a Mark 7 several months ago, but have only started turning recently so not really heavy usage to this point. I was re-positioning the tool rest the other day and one of the plastic handles broke off. Wasn't applying much pressure so I assume it was defective. I can still use the rest, but ...

I have a related problem with the tool rest that came standard with the Mark 7. Have only started turning in the last two months, so not really heavy usage to this point. I was repositioning the tool rest the other day and one of the plastic handles broke off. Wasn't applying much pressure so I assu...

Thanks to all of you for your input. It gives me a few things to think about.

I am new to this, but recently bought a Zero Play Guide Bar set: https://www.amazon.com/ZEROPLAY-Miter-Bars-MICROJIG-Double/dp/B008O2KVR8 I used them to build a couple of jigs including a crosscut sled that seems to work well with my new Mark 7. There are some you tube vids that explain how to use t...

The Starter Package includes: 3-3/4 Lathe Faceplate Five piece lathe chisel set Five piece brad point drill bit set Six assorted 12" sandpaper discs Five piece carbide tipped router bit set Shopsmith shaper fence Five piece shaper cutter set Do you know if I can get the shaper fence separately?...

Hello to all. I am new to woodworking (only high school experience), Shopsmith and this forum. My father was into woodworking and when he retired he continued that hobby with a Mark 5. I was always impressed with what he could do with that machine.I recently retired and thought I would follow his le...