Hello,
The saw guard that came with my Mark VII looks very different from the others I have.
It doesn't have a full front guard--just like weird side and lower guards.
Is this normal or is it missing something?
It honestly looks like this is how it was manufactured.
I just made an unexpected score (I only wanted two pieces but had to bargain for a whole lot of pieces) and got it all set up and now one of my machines has to go because I am just out of room.
I love the design of the VII but all of my others are Mark Vs so for compatibility issues
Before I give it to a friend I want to see if this is normal.
Any help appreciated.
Thank you.
Gerry
Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
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Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
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Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
The one shown in your picture is the upgrade to the Mark V system seen here http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... system.htm There were at least two optional saw guard at the time of the Mark VII; one shown in the operator's manual and one in the Magna accessory catalog. Lower shop is a mess 
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- This style I have on a Greenie was shown in the Mark VII operator's manual attached to the Mark VII. This doesn't have the original clamp but was repaired.
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- This was received on a Mark VII that was repainted Dark Green. Note the part number is not the same as the one in the Magna accessory catalog but it looks the same.
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- The gray one is the same part number as the dark green although the numbers are upside down. The upper guard is also shown.
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Couple more photos.
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- The part number is right side up on this gray one with the same number as on the one repainted dark green.
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- From the Mark VII operator's manual
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Mark 7 Power Pro, Mark V 510, Mark VII (early 1960s) Headstock wall mount drill press on Mark 5 way tubes, Mark 5 Shorty with reversible motor, Overhead Pin Router, Power station with band saw, Jointers, Belt Sanders, Strip Sander, Scroll saw, Jigsaw, Shopsmith Lathe Duplicator, Craftsman 2.5 hp 13" Planer/molder, Craftsman 5 hp 12-inch planer molder, myriad Shopsmith accessories, Harbor Freight sawmill with extensions to cut 22' logs.Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
Thanks for the info!
This was the only guard that came with Mark VII when I got it.
I didn't realize the Mark Vone would fit.
I got metal guards with some of my Mark Vs and larger
Plastic ones (for the 12"--this just fits the 10" blade) with others
I don't see a problem using it on the Mark VIi--is there
A problem I should know about?
This was the only guard that came with Mark VII when I got it.
I didn't realize the Mark Vone would fit.
I got metal guards with some of my Mark Vs and larger
Plastic ones (for the 12"--this just fits the 10" blade) with others
I don't see a problem using it on the Mark VIi--is there
A problem I should know about?
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Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
The size of the table may cause problems.
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Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
Not trying to hijack this thread but curiosity got the best of me. I notice in the first photo the carriage raise and lock mechanism is similar to the rack mechanism. I have not seen this version before. Is this an earlier or later model??
By the way that is one fine looking Mark VII!!
Don G
By the way that is one fine looking Mark VII!!
Don G
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Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
Good Eye! I missed that! I am guessing a PO modification. * See post 237900dgreen810 wrote:Not trying to hijack this thread but curiosity got the best of me. I notice in the first photo the carriage raise and lock mechanism is similar to the rack mechanism. I have not seen this version before. Is this an earlier or later model??
By the way that is one fine looking Mark VII!!
Don G
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Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
James
Just noticed there is another one listed right now on eBay located in Hayes, KS with the same carriage set up. If I were to guess, I would guess it is probably an early version?? I like the looks of it and am going to see if I can adapt a rack set up I have.
Don G
Just noticed there is another one listed right now on eBay located in Hayes, KS with the same carriage set up. If I were to guess, I would guess it is probably an early version?? I like the looks of it and am going to see if I can adapt a rack set up I have.
Don G
Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
Bump
I still want to know more about the two versions of carriage table lift mechanisms??? Which one is the original??
I am also interested in a Mark VII Upper and lower saw blade guard if someone has one they would part with??
Don G
I still want to know more about the two versions of carriage table lift mechanisms??? Which one is the original??
I am also interested in a Mark VII Upper and lower saw blade guard if someone has one they would part with??
Don G
Re: Mark VII Saw guard--missing part?
The table raising mechanism on my Mark VII is the same as seen in the photo. I don't have the serial # so I have no idea if it is early or late.