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Thanks for the info. It appears to me the main difference between the 500, 510 & 520 is the table, and the M7 has the new digital power head. You are correct the upgrades are expensive!!! If at some point I decide I want a more accurate table would the incra TS fence be a better and less expensive ...

Thanks for the info and the history link, very helpful. I need to get some of the CL owners to send the serial # so I can date them.

Thanks

Tony

Dusty,

I found a MV that the owner said he bought in '80. What does that mean vs 500, 510,520? I think I read where the quil only has 1 bearing on some models. eBay has upgrades. Send a link if possible to the info I need. There are many for sale near me and I want to know the differences.

I will ...

I will, Thanks.

GREAT, I have plenty of room.

Thanks for the link. I'm sure I will have more questions.

I remember one thing that irritated me was I could not square up the table to the blade and have it stay. Any suggestions? Is the Incra fence worth the $$$$?

Tony

Hello,

In the late '70's I bought a new Mark V. The kids came and so the toys went.

The kids are GONE, I'm retired, and have limited space for a shop. I need some info as it's been awhile. The "in progress" shop has a low ceiling. When the Mark V is in drill press position, what is the total ...