Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
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Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
Hello,
Brand new to the forum. Just purchased 2nd hand Mark 7 with no instructions or manual.
Search website and forum for Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions but all I can find are directions for the Mark V. Can anyone help with the maintenance for just the Mark 7, what do I take apart on the Power Pro head stock and where should I oil?
What do you clean and protect the tables with? Johnsons Paste Wax?
The machine is very clean and barely used, but I like to keep my gear running clean and its getting regular use now.
Thanks
Tom
Brand new to the forum. Just purchased 2nd hand Mark 7 with no instructions or manual.
Search website and forum for Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions but all I can find are directions for the Mark V. Can anyone help with the maintenance for just the Mark 7, what do I take apart on the Power Pro head stock and where should I oil?
What do you clean and protect the tables with? Johnsons Paste Wax?
The machine is very clean and barely used, but I like to keep my gear running clean and its getting regular use now.
Thanks
Tom
Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
There is nothing to oil in the Power Pro head stock. It is basically maintenance free. Tables and way tubes should be periodically waxed with Johnson's paste wax. Basically, other than the head stock the MK V maintenance procedures apply.
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
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Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
What John saidjsburger wrote:There is nothing to oil in the Power Pro head stock. It is basically maintenance free. Tables and way tubes should be periodically waxed with Johnson's paste wax. Basically, other than the head stock the MK V maintenance procedures apply.
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
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Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
Replies above pertain to a Mark 7.
Perchance did you acquire a Mark VII. Yes it is confusing since a Mark VII also has a "Mark 7" badge.
So is there a power switch near the rear, middle of the headstock or are there three pushbuttons(for/off/rev)?
Perchance did you acquire a Mark VII. Yes it is confusing since a Mark VII also has a "Mark 7" badge.
So is there a power switch near the rear, middle of the headstock or are there three pushbuttons(for/off/rev)?
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Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
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Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
The OP did say "Power Pro" head stock.JPG wrote:Replies above pertain to a Mark 7.
Perchance did you acquire a Mark VII. Yes it is confusing since a Mark VII also has a "Mark 7" badge.
So is there a power switch near the rear, middle of the headstock or are there three pushbuttons(for/off/rev)?
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
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Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
Yep! However was the OP accurate?jsburger wrote:The OP did say "Power Pro" head stock.JPG wrote:Replies above pertain to a Mark 7.
Perchance did you acquire a Mark VII. Yes it is confusing since a Mark VII also has a "Mark 7" badge.
So is there a power switch near the rear, middle of the headstock or are there three pushbuttons(for/off/rev)?
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
So thank you all very much! Yes OP did suggest Power Pro Mark 7. Glad to hear its maintenance free, very good news. Will wax as needed, already ordered from Amazon! Much appreciate the responses!
Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
Shopsmith sells the Mark 7 Owner's Manual: https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... _MARKV.htm
And provides a 'Summary Manual' for the Mark 7 without charge: https://www.shopsmith.com/getting_start ... Manual.pdf
Shopsmith has Customer Service and an option (priced) to contact Engineering. Many or most questions can be answered by owners on this forum.
- David
Re: Mark 7 Maintenance Instructions
The Mark V Alignment & Maintenance manual is also available to download:
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/man ... manual.pdf
Mike
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/man ... manual.pdf
Mike