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Thank you for saving my belts JPG, I would have used WD40. I'll go get PB Blaster. Hi Guys, Thought it was about time to show the project ahead. M5_01.jpg Here's the M5 as it stands this morning. M5_02.jpg This shot shows the floating sheave spring and retaining nut. I'll need some help on the best ...

Hi JPG, I can't thank you enough for your generous help with my Mark 5. I actually removed the speed control earlier today and as suspected, the whole lot needs replacing. Like you said, there's not much of an opening on this model but it does help a lot. I'll try the penetrating oil direction tomor...

Well, I managed to set my Mark 5 up as instructed and took off the top housing (thanks again JPG). Looking down into the machine, I could see that the speed control arm has a few problems. The metal loop from the idler sheave had broken off and there was obvious 'tinkering' by the former owner. The ...

Thank you very much JPG for your excellent tutorial. Your help is greatly appreciated kind Sir. I'll take a peak inside once I can get her cleaned up a bit. The guide tubes are pretty rough and moving the headstock or table is quite difficult right now. Probably need to post some pictures too. Grate...

Hi Guys, My Mark V does not have the access port opposite the speed control dial. How do you do check inside the housing without the port? Can you see anything by removing the Quill? I'm hoping to do a visual check before having to do a complete tear-down of the headstock. Also, I managed to remove ...

I guess so! Back in the day it would have been like spending $200 today.

In reviewing the list, I've got the Table Insert Dado, Add-A-Coupler, Front Table Extension and Miter Gauge Safety Grip. I also have the Jointer. If everything cleans up OK, I'll have a good start.

Thank you again,

Dave

Wow, Thanks JPG!

I can't see from the image, did the table come with a saw guard? If not, it looks like I've got the lot including the casters and a few more saw blades!

Dave

Thank you JPG. I'm still trying to get my sea legs here; there's a lot to learn. Would you be so kind to let me know where I can find the original 1955 Mark V packing list? I'd like to know if I'm missing anything. I downloaded the MKVSTDPartsList _1_14.pdf but it appears to be for a later model. Th...

Hello Gentlemen,

Thank you for allowing me to join your wonderful forum! A few years ago I was given an old Mark V that's been sitting patiently in my garage for attention ever since. Now that I've found this treasure trove of information restoring her seems possible.

All the Best,

Dave