Mark VII as a router table
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Mark VII as a router table
Can the Mark 7 function as a router and router table? And does it do it well? When I think of "router table" I think of the router being underneath; if it is overhead I guess that is fine, too - so long as it works!
Also, can the Incra LS fence for the table saw be used for the "router table" as well?
Also, can the Incra LS fence for the table saw be used for the "router table" as well?
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[quote="harveydunn"]Can the Mark 7 function as a router and router table? And does it do it well? When I think of "router table" I think of the router being underneath]
Are you inquiring about a 50's Mark VII, or a more recent Mark 7?
Are you inquiring about a 50's Mark VII, or a more recent Mark 7?
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Under table routing is one if the '2' functions added to go from '5' functions to '7'. Realize the max rpm is 10k rpm.harveydunn wrote:New Mark 7.
That said, a router can be mounted beneath a 505-20 table with some modifying.
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harveydunn wrote:Thanks. Has anyone tried it and does it work well enough that you don't need a dedicated router table?
What is the 7th function you allude to?
Does anyone know if the Incra LS fence for the table saw can be used for the router table as well?
http://www.shopsmith.com/markvsite/index.htm
The Mark 7 adds UNDER table routing and shaping.
The original Mark VII added under table rout/shape and a built in DC.
P.S. Both have double tilt and forward/reverse moter direction.
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There is a live demo today and tomorrow atharveydunn wrote:So "shaping" is the 7th function?
What's the difference between routing and shaping?
Can you explain what the benefits of those features are?
Lowe's of E Albuquerque NM
3010 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
Albuquerque , NM
you might want to attend.
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You are nicer than I am. I would have hung around until he either answered my questions or told me to get lost. Then I would have called SS Customer Service and told them how I was treated.harveydunn wrote:I went yesterday. It was a complete waste of my time. The presenter was terrible, and had zero interest in answering the questions of someone who doesn't already own a ShopSmith.
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