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- Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:16 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Saw guard problems on new to me Mark V 500
- Replies: 6
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Re: Saw guard problems on new to me Mark V 500
Correction and update to my previous post. I mentioned I was making a 1.5" wide spacer for my lower guard. I learned there is a reason why Shopsmith makes their's 1.25" wide. At 1.5" wide, yes, a blade with a 5/8" arbor can be mounted and removed without having to open or pivot t...
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:01 am
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Saw guard problems on new to me Mark V 500
- Replies: 6
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Re: Saw guard problems on new to me Mark V 500
Sounds like you are missing the bracket that attaches to the lower guard, and to which the upper guard attaches. (See attached photo) As far as the 5/8" universal or dado arbor, it is just too long to fit. Order (or find on eBay like I do) arbors for the 500. Shopsmith did make a thin aluminum ...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:52 am
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: Q: How's upper saw guard upgrade (500) compared to original?
- Replies: 1
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Q: How's upper saw guard upgrade (500) compared to original?
I am considering upgrading my original aluminum upper saw guard for my 500 to the clear guard, in hopes I will use it more if it is easier to use and works better than the original. Problems I have with the original upper guard include what seems to be a lot of "slop" in the upper guard, w...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:38 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Will a 510/520 Upper and Lower Saw Guard fit on a 500?
- Replies: 1
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Will a 510/520 Upper and Lower Saw Guard fit on a 500?
I am a newbie to this forum, and while I haven't been able to find the answer to my question, there seem to be a lot of very knowledgeable Shopsmith owners out there willing to share their experience, so I am hoping someone will know. I have a Mark V 500 and am looking for a better upper saw guard t...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:11 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Will a 510/520 Upper and Lower Saw Guard fit on a 500?
- Replies: 5
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Will a 510/520 Upper and Lower Saw Guard fit on a 500?
I am a newbie to this forum, and while I haven't been able to find the answer to my question, there seem to be a lot of very knowledgeable Shopsmith owners out there willing to share their experience, so I am hoping someone will know. I have a Mark V 500 and am looking for a better upper saw guard t...