My dad called me and told me he bought a Mark V that looks like new from a thrift store for $350. He's really excited about it.
I know nothing about these machines. I've read that something needs periodic lubrication that Bill advises to use Zoom oil on. What is this part? I really don't want to see him seize a bearing or whatever on his "New" machine.
Tom
Mark V Lubrication
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Re: Mark V Lubrication
There's two parts that need lube every 10 hours of running time. The floating sheaves and the motor sheave.
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Re: Mark V Lubrication
Watch this video and you will know what to lube and how to do it.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... enance.htm
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... enance.htm
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Re: Mark V Lubrication
Good answer!beeg wrote:There's two parts that need lube every 10 hours of running time. The floating sheaves and the motor sheave.
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