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I didn't like the height with anything bigger than 1/2 sheet so I started out by taking a couple of pallets that had no spaces between the boards and putting them on the floor, two layers made it more comfortable.

After a general cleaning & oiling of the sheaves, I did a couple of hours of projects on my 'new' used Mark V. The speed dial seemed to get stiffer during the projects so I tore the sheaves compleatly down and cleaned out the little bit of gunk that was there. I know it is recomended to use a co...

I've been using the 10" Woodcraft steel disk on my benchtop saw for a year and started using it on my 10e and Mark V this summer after getting them. It works well and doesnt seem to deflect. Also, the one I bought has a flat side and a slightly tapered side. Havent used the tapered side yet.

Here are my pictures. If the cover on the end of the Mark V is where the serial number is, it's most likely gone forever. Does anyone know what the far left slot is supposed to be used for on this type table? [ATTACH]10294[/ATTACH]

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Its the Mark V I'm trying to figure out. I'll get pictures uploaded this by tomorrow. The serial number on the '47 10e is 4612. No original paperwork came with the Mark V.

No,thats the only thing beside the lathe dead center and saw blade cover missing from a basic package as far as I can tell.

I received a 1947 shopsmith from my wifes Aunt earlier this summer, all the parts were there, cleaned up nice, works great so I kinda bragged a little on the fact. The family went on a vacation to Texas for a few weeks and by the time I got back, somehow the magnetic properties of the old shopsmith ...

It was the name my great grandmother used, of the monster that lived under the stairs, to keep us kids from going down into the basement.