Dear Shopsmith Officanados,
I'm taking delivery of my new Mark 7 later this week. I'm hoping for your opinion/advice about using 120v or 240v... What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Art Mills
Corvallis, OR
Mark 7 120 v 240
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Re: Mark 7 120 v 240
I run mine on 230 and have a short adapter to convert it to 120 for portability. They run well either way. If you already have or need 230V outlets in your shop I would use them, otherwise 120 seems fine.
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your acquisition!
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your acquisition!
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Re: Mark 7 120 v 240
ArtTrek,
Welcome fellow Oregonian to the Shopsmith Forum.
I run my Power Pro Headstock V1 on 120. I haven't tried it on a 240 circuit yet. I was going to make an adapter so, like David, I could run it either way. I haven't gotten around to making the adapter plus the shop at my new home has limited (to one wall) outlets. I have had no problems running it on 120 so for the time being I will continue to run it that way.
Welcome fellow Oregonian to the Shopsmith Forum.
I run my Power Pro Headstock V1 on 120. I haven't tried it on a 240 circuit yet. I was going to make an adapter so, like David, I could run it either way. I haven't gotten around to making the adapter plus the shop at my new home has limited (to one wall) outlets. I have had no problems running it on 120 so for the time being I will continue to run it that way.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
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Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
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Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Re: Mark 7 120 v 240
Been running mine at 120 since I bought it new in 2014. Never has bogged down or complained.
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
Re: Mark 7 120 v 240
Thanks for the advice...