Breaking down a Mark V for transport?

[Sazerac81]

I had a quick question about how to take apart a Mark V for transport. I would like to know how to remove the pivot rod on which the waytubes are converted to vertical from horizontal positioning and vice versa.

It's a solid black rod that is in one of the base areas. It seems to be held in place by a small cylindrical hollow pin so I can't simply mallet it out with a hardwood dowel.

How does one go about removing this securement pin? Is there some simple tool to remove it without damaging it?

The information doesn't seem to be avaialable in any of the manuals on setting up the Mark V.

Will I cause any egregious harm to the Mark V if I attempt to remove this pivot rod?

Cheers,
John

[ERLover]

Why not just remove the aprons/legs at each end, just 5 bolts at each end. Or do you need to take the support tubes also?
I cant picture in my mind the rod you are speaking of but will a link here.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... #post41339

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The slickest that I know of!

FWIW, that 'hollow' tension pin can be driven THROUGH since there is a hole behind for the pin to exit.

P.S. use a pin punch so as to not cause the tension pin to 'open up' as it is driven.

[richardrouse]

I've hauled several mark V in a kia soul. I will tell you the absolute easiest way to transport this thing:

Get two saw horses.

Slide the headstock to the middle

Put the saw horses at each end under the bench tubes.

Remove the legs from the bases... there are five screws each.

If you have a model 510 or 520 carriage, take the plastic handle off from the height adjustment. (I've broken that off from every single unit i've transported).

pick up the bench / ways / headstock assembly from the middle and carefully slide it into your car.

Then, put the legs in your car... use towels or blankets in between to cut the rattle.

You will be good to go.

You could actually transport two shopsmiths side by side this way

[everettdavis]

Here’s what I do.

I have an Explorer and I lay the middle and rear seats down flat.

After I am certain all 5 screws on each leg are loose and will be removable, and that I can slide the headstock on the way tubes, servicing as needed, I begin by placing furniture blankets that I buy at Harbor Freight into the cargo area (one on each side).

Then I place another over the back bumper and slide a good bit down into the gap between the inside bumper and the back seat to protect the bumper.

I position the Shopsmith close to the rear bumper on the side that I wish to load it in.

After I remove the carriage lock etc. from the front, I slide the shaft and pinion out the back side of the carriage, remove the front pinion and then place the parts back on the shaft. (This is only necessary if you plan on moving two Mark V’s side by side at the same time in my vehicle.)

I slide the headstock to the right away from the bumper, remove the leg screws adjacent to the bumper, lift the now lighter end up and off the leg into the cargo area on-top of the blanket on that side, leaving the leg beneath it.

I slide the unit into the area part way, and then move the headstock into the cargo area sliding on the way tubes and lock it in place at the other end, and move the first leg aside.

I then remove the other leg which is now suspended in air, sliding in an awl or pin into one screw hole on each side (closest to the end) which will hold it in place until all the screws are out and secured with the nuts and washers, where it can be removed by taking out the awl.

I can then slide it completely into the cargo area, making sure the blanket under it slides in accordingly.

I then place a blanket on top of the way tubes that are free toward the back bumper, and if I am also getting a bandsaw as I have on many occasions, turn it sideways to clear the table, and rotate it into the slot between the way tubes allowing the blanket to cushion it on the way down.

One can then wrap up the legs and position on the sides. I like to store all the miscellaneous parts wrapped in shop towels (reusable when I start working) inside gallon sized zip locked bags, and held in a milk crate or two.

Fold main table flat, wrap in a blanket, the other miscellaneous pieces such as end tables, rip fence etc. load up.

I then drive to my second location wherever that is, to pick up a second Mark V, and do the same thing on the other side.

One can take a ratcheting tie down placed under the seats before they are laid down, and secure everything pretty well. A good idea to place a large furniture blanket over the top, and secure everything with another layer of ratcheting straps.

I have moved two complete Mark V’s, two bandsaws, and two jointers in this manner more than once. Once I have one restored, I can also load it up and deliver it the same way.

I am sure there are many other ways to skin the proverbial cat so to speak, adapting for the vehicle you have.

Everett

[Sazerac81]

Great ideas everyone! I am moving it in a Honda Fit which can hold a surprisingly large amount of stuff when converted to cargo mode. It just lacks a bit in the length department.

I have moved everything else separately simply in my Toyota Corolla. It held the planer, bandsaw, router, tables, blades and miscellaneous items without issue.

I think I am just going to take the legs off and slide the bench tubes, way tubes on the base with headstock and carriage locked in place. Throw some blankets over everything to cushion it.

Good to know that push pin can be removed easily with a pin punch.

Cheers,
John