Hole Identification

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miken
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Hole Identification

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Hoping someone can identify what the holes in the top of my Mark VII table may be used for (see picture 2 below). At first I just thought my dad or the previous owner drilled them for some unknown reason, but then I came across the picture labeled 1 below which is a current listing on eBay. It also has two very similar drilled holes in the table, though they are on the opposite side of the center slot, but appear to be the same spacing and locations compared to the shaft center. Can't be a coincidence can it?

Also, any idea what the counter-sunk and threaded holes are used for in the end of the miter bar?

Thanks, Mike -
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ShopSmith Mark VII (406982), with Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, and Jointer
ShopSmith Mark VII (400457), (working backup or parts machine)
12" Craftsman Band Saw (113.243311)
12" Craftsman Powered Hacksaw (108.1501)
12" Atlas Commercial (3990) 12" Back Geared, Undermount, Screw Cutting Lathe with Quick Change Gear Box, Taper, Milling and Grinding Attachments
Atlas MFC Horizontal Milling Machine with Vertical Milling Attachment
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Re: Hole Identification

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Table holes are for mounting the MVII version of a rout/sand fence. Similar to the current version that has the mounting holes further apart.

The tapped hole is for use with a MVII/M5 version of hold down assist hardware.(universal hold down set 12357)

The counter sink hole makes it easy to hang on the wall. I do not recall any other purpose.
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Re: Hole Identification

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Thanks for the info JPG.

Mike
ShopSmith Mark VII (406982), with Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, and Jointer
ShopSmith Mark VII (400457), (working backup or parts machine)
12" Craftsman Band Saw (113.243311)
12" Craftsman Powered Hacksaw (108.1501)
12" Atlas Commercial (3990) 12" Back Geared, Undermount, Screw Cutting Lathe with Quick Change Gear Box, Taper, Milling and Grinding Attachments
Atlas MFC Horizontal Milling Machine with Vertical Milling Attachment
Atlas 7B Metal Shaper
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